A lot of instances of "no platforming" is just someone refusing to participate in an event if someone else is present (usually because the person doesn't like t

A lot of instances of "no platforming" is just someone refusing to participate in an event if someone else is present (usually because the person doesn't like the other, or their politics). Everyone has a right to not take part in an event if they don't want to. It's not a threat to free speech if someone has conditions on their attendence. I'll bet Stephen Fry has conditions on whether he attends events (perhaps around money or expenses). If he won't turn up to my house in another country on his own expenses, is he trying to shut down debates? No. Get over it.