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Re:Proposed Free Expression Statement for MIT by yanderekko on Monday September 19, 2022 @10:37AM (#32898929)
Even if this were true, insinuating that this necessitates that we need a Ministry of Truth to create diktats for us is pure Nirvana Fallacy. Platforms have been experimenting with all sorts of mechanisms to combat misinformation that do not involve the naked suppression of "harmful" perspectives, thankfully.
Re:Proposed Free Expression Statement for MIT by RHSeeger on Monday September 19, 2022 @10:59AM (#32899250)
Oh, I'm with you on this point. I was merely pointing out that "let everyone speak their minds however they want and the truth will come out" is not realistic.
Re:Proposed Free Expression Statement for MIT by LanceH on Monday September 19, 2022 @11:06AM (#32899356)
I'll agree to the MoT plan if I get to pick the MoT.