Re:Amazon, Apple and Google Cut Off Parler
by ryanSrich on Saturday January 09, 2021 @10:36PM
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I think Amazon, Apple and Google should rely on the authorities to tell them what can and can’t legally be present on their platform. If something is already clearly illegal, then sure, take action immediately, but there has not been any mention of what Parler is allowing to be illegal. If it’s deemed illegal then I fully support deplatforming.
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Re:Amazon, Apple and Google Cut Off Parler
by lostcolony on Saturday January 09, 2021 @10:49PM
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But, per your original post, wouldn't deplatforming then just be pushing it underground again? While letting it get to the point the ideas can spread and radicalize others?
Re:Amazon, Apple and Google Cut Off Parler
by ryanSrich on Saturday January 09, 2021 @10:55PM
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I think once you’re to the point that something is illegal you’re fringe enough to where the threat is very small. There’s a big difference in the size of groups that say “we should do X” and people actually leaving their houses and “doing X”.
Re:Amazon, Apple and Google Cut Off Parler
by lostcolony on Sunday January 10, 2021 @12:49AM
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But the people saying "we should do X" help create the ones "doing X". When the crazy action you're contemplating also gets social acceptance and support from a group of like-minded people, all calling for it to be done, it stops seeming so crazy.