Free Speech in 2021

https://blog.nearlyfreespeech.net/2021/01/19/free-speech-in-2021/

by raoa • 5 years ago

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pmdulaney• 5 years ago

"Finally, if you’re a racist, we’re not on your side. We are not your allies. We are not sympathizers. The “Free Speech” in our company name is not a secret dog whistle to you. We believe that America accomplished what it has despite the hatred and bigotry that has always plagued us, not because of it. We believe diversity is America’s spicy secret sauce, which we love. And we have no interest in living in a sea of mayonnaise. We do not want you to host your garbage here. We will not lift one finger to help you do that. We will kick you off the instant you give us a reason. We’re not the right service for you."

I sympathize with what you have written here, but it seems problematic to me.

Here is a thought experiment. Or maybe that is making too much of it -- it is a mere question: Would you kick someone off for expressing a thought which the Supreme Court would allow that person to host on his or her own website? If you answer yes to that, my presumptive assessment is that you are not really committed to free speech. And hence, perhaps, "nearly free speech".

Free Speech in 2021

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