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Re:Judge rules White House pressured social networks to “sup... by evandale on Thursday July 06, 2023 @01:24PM (#36619518)
No? What!? Name a scenario in which the government would put forth an opinion on something.. governments, like corporations, can't have opinions.
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Re:Judge rules White House pressured social networks to “sup... by roflyear on Thursday July 06, 2023 @11:56PM (#36626908)
Sure. "We think that info may put someone on our security team at risk, can you please take it down?"
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Re:Judge rules White House pressured social networks to “sup... by cscurmudgeon on Friday July 07, 2023 @12:58PM (#36634691)
That is not an opinion. It is a request at the best or a command when read pragmatically.
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Re:Judge rules White House pressured social networks to “sup... by roflyear on Sunday July 09, 2023 @05:31PM (#36659122)
It's obviously not something they can say in press releases, but it also may not be factual (or provable). There are "we think" situations which are important.
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