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What is the reasoning behind taking down or flagging the comments (looking for responses, not rhetorical)? If it is to reduce distribution because it could inc
by tqi 6y ago
What is the reasoning behind taking down or flagging the comments (looking for responses, not rhetorical)?
If it is to reduce distribution because it could incite violence, it seems to me that 1) the vast majority of distribution/awareness is happening via traditional news outlets and 2) distribution and awareness is actually what you want to happen, since it is important that people be aware of the President's extreme rhetoric. If the reason is that the statement is immoral and platforms have a duty to take a stand / pick a side, then I would say that sounds reasonable to me but leaves me feeling a little uncomfortable. It feels like we are applying a Total War mentality to our political discourse, and that doesn't seem like something that could possibly end well.
Disclaimer: Former FB employee.
- bokbok8379 6y agoIt has nothing to do with inciting violence and everything to do with silencing the opposition.
- ThrowawayR2 6y ago> "It feels like we are applying a Total War mentality to our political discourse" That's a pretty good way of describing it save that I would add that one side is failing to realize that they might lose and get hoist by their own petard of suppressing speech someday.