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You're conflating downvoting with flagging. Enough flagging + default reader settings on HN = distributed ability to censor HN stories/comments. Of course this
by tpmx 5y ago
You're conflating downvoting with flagging. Enough flagging + default reader settings on HN = distributed ability to censor HN stories/comments. Of course this is all by design - the moderators have been clear that they're not optimizing for freedom of speech, but rather interesting discussions.
- Cthulhu_ 5y agoAnd that's their right. Freedom of speech is not a requirement for a platform, it mainly means you won't be arrested and punished for things you say. And if you do, that's where the ACLU steps in.