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would you agree that amazon is in their rights to deny sale of goods they deem harmfull? I argue that amazon banning firearms is fine. They dont want to suppor
by thecatspaw 8y ago
would you agree that amazon is in their rights to deny sale of goods they deem harmfull?
I argue that amazon banning firearms is fine. They dont want to support something they deem harmfull. Now if patreon deems these ideologies harmfull, why should they be required to support them?
The difference is that the felon example judges the people selling/buying, whereas patreon judges the goods.
- mc32 8y agoI think Amazon shod follow the law and only sell things which are legal. There are grey areas like "supplements". I imagine they would make a decision based on risk factors. That said, I think Amazon can decide whether or not to carry a whole category. Sears Catalogs used to sell guns. Congress passed laws and now sales would have to pass muster. But that's altogether different from selling or not selling a service to someone because you think they are "good" or "bad" or you agree or disagree with their point of view. To me, Patreon is providing financial services, so I think this judgement is not in their purview in the same way Amazon should not judge who is buying or selling on their platform/services. It's none of their business. Is their business legitimate. That's about it.