In that analogy, who is the gopher?

Jamie

sure, if the buffoon was spreading dangerous misinformation and misogyny.

What misinformation? And was it Rogan's view or that of one of his guests? And is it actually misinformation, or just controversial? Or you (& others) just disagree?

I mean, a lot has been said on Rogan's podcast over the years. Not all of it is likely to be correct. Even if we restrict ourselves to considering topics related to the Sars-Cov-2 epidemic, Rogan has spoken to many people, about many aspects of the situation.

I for one, quite enjoy his podcast. He speaks to many, varied very interesting and intelligent people, on range of topics. Politicians, scientists, doctors, special operators, hunters, actors, comedians, philosophers, ethicists.

But Joni Mitchell & Neil Young want Spotify to remove him from Spotify, because they disagree with something (or things) that was said on his podcast? And everyone agrees that this is a sound and reasonable thing?

Yeah but Neil Young's steadfast support of patriarchal dominance of the music industry and the treatment of female artists as sex objects over the past 50 odd years coupled with his so called "dangerous misinformation" on GMO foods isn't a good enough reason to try and silence him. Besides some of his old music really isn't too bad at all!

"Out of touch"?

They are both survivors of childhood polio, making a very timely point about vaccinations.

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Are they childhood survivors of authoritarian governments that turned into oligarchies? Maybe if they had been, they wouldn't be so convinced that rich and famous people should get to decide what ideas other people are exposed to.

In what way are they deciding that?

They are simply deciding that they don't want to share a platform with Joe Rogan. Neil Young made it clear it's an either/or; Spotify went with "or". Their prerogative on both sides.

> Are they childhood survivors of authoritarian governments that turned into oligarchies?

Yep. They are both Canadian.