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In what way can any social media company "censor" someone? I don't read Twitter much. I still get plenty of information from Facebook, Podcasts, Hacker News, r
by edanm 7y ago
In what way can any social media company "censor" someone?
I don't read Twitter much. I still get plenty of information from Facebook, Podcasts, Hacker News, random blogs and websites, news websites, Discord chats, YouTube, etc.
Even if Twitter decided to kick out someone, all of those other avenues are available to them, some of which aren't under the control of almost anyone.
It feels to me like we're living in the age where it's absolutely easiest to "publish" anything at all you want, and yet people are constantly complaining how hard it is. I just don't get it, it seems factually wrong.
- silverreads 7y agoGenerally they shadowban you, which means you can post and interact normally so you don't get angry, but no one can see your posts. The algorithmic feeds also prevents many people from being heard when they need it most, such as in times of mental or physical suffering. They know you would rather see smiling people on the beach than suffering people.
- raxxorrax 7y agoAgreed in principle, but it does show the Twitter moderation to be completely arbitrary. Given, this is not the only case. Not sure where they are going with this, but they probably will blame the Russians.