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Re:Pirate Bay founder thinks Parler’s inability to stay onli... by ccortes on Thursday January 14, 2021 @06:30AM (#25775117)
> But if "planning and executing crimes" is the standard by which platforms should be shut down, then Facebook also should be shut down.

That's fine by me tbh

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Re:Pirate Bay founder thinks Parler’s inability to stay onli... by sethammons on Thursday January 14, 2021 @08:37AM (#25776105)
Not all crimes are created equal. It is illegal to use clotheslines to dry clothes in New York City. A protest to remove the law may involve using clotheslines. Would you deplatform for that?

Note, the reason why it is illegal goes back to preventing protesters from hanging up their banners / messages. An act to legally silence opponents.

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