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I think private platforms could act as the town square as long as we demand that platforms beyond a certain size can't just censor whatever they like. Make prot
by Mirioron 8y ago
I think private platforms could act as the town square as long as we demand that platforms beyond a certain size can't just censor whatever they like. Make protections in section 230 of the communications decency act dependent on providing a platform for free speech if the platform is large.
- justinmchase 8y agoI think it should just be based on the sing-up model. If you allow open signup then you don't get to censor those users. If you want to be able to control their speech then make them sign a contract and agree to pay them money. It should just straight up not be legal for facebook to ban, block or delete the content of certain users while also having an open sign up model.
- throwawayjava 8y agoThis would kill millions of completely apolitical websites with strong user communities.
- cirgue 8y agoAgreed, this is an absolutely terrible idea. If you want to say whatever you want and be free from censorship, host your content on your own site.