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>Because when a person is censored, when they can't speak, they resort to violence But that doesn't actually happen in the vast majority of cases. Most people
by dunnevens 6y ago
>Because when a person is censored, when they can't speak, they resort to violence
But that doesn't actually happen in the vast majority of cases. Most people try other outlets. If there are no other outlets available, then they tend to give up. Deplatforming has been shown to work.
And it's worth remembering that going violent means putting their life at high risk. Their family at risk. Their possessions and personal freedom at risk. And it means hurting other people. There's fortunately not many people willing to take that step and pay that price.
Just think about what would cause more violence: banning all nazis from Twitter? Or allowing nazis free reign to talk about how horrible minorities are, and what they'd like to do to them?