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I simply think there is a difference between criticism (saying you disagree or even cursing someone) and punishment (withdrawing funding, getting somebody fired

by js8 5y ago

I simply think there is a difference between criticism (saying you disagree or even cursing someone) and punishment (withdrawing funding, getting somebody fired). And I also think that the whole point of free speech is to be free of societal consequences of it, whether they have government authority stamp or not, because it's IMHO impossible to discern that either (and I think the former Soviet regimes, which started in good faith of inclusive community, and ended up authoritarian, show exactly that problem).

ashtonkem 5y ago
> I simply think there is a difference between criticism (saying you disagree or even cursing someone) and punishment (withdrawing funding, getting somebody fired). What an extremely weird take. Are you saying I don’t have the right to decide who to do business with based on what they say, or that that’s somehow inappropriate? Restraining the right of free association to protect free speech is an awful idea. > And I also think that the whole point of free speech is to be free of societal consequences of it You are wrong. Full stop. Free speech is about the right to say what you want without the government punishing you for it. This also includes the freedom to express disapproval or opprobrium. The ability to express disapproval is fundamental to free speech, any attempt to curtail that is in fact an attempt to curtail free speech itself. If you wish to speak without social consequences, speak anonymously. This is the exact reason why the Supreme Court has held that anonymous speech is a right, to speak controversial ideas without suffering social consequences. Also, you’re criticizing me for considering not buying a future DLC. Under your own theory, aren’t you being anti free speech for criticizing me? > whether they have government authority stamp or not, If you can’t tell the difference between government action and individual people expressing an opinion, that seems like a problem specific to you and not this society. > and I think the former Soviet regimes, which started in good faith of inclusive community, and ended up authoritarian, show exactly that problem Ironic, given that you’re proposing authoritarian responses to protect free speech.

by js8 5y ago

ashtonkem 5y ago

> I simply think there is a difference between criticism (saying you disagree or even cursing someone) and punishment (withdrawing funding, getting somebody fired). What an extremely weird take. Are you saying I don’t have the right to decide who to do business with based on what they say, or that that’s somehow inappropriate? Restraining the right of free association to protect free speech is an awful idea. > And I also think that the whole point of free speech is to be free of societal consequences of it You are wrong. Full stop. Free speech is about the right to say what you want without the government punishing you for it. This also includes the freedom to express disapproval or opprobrium. The ability to express disapproval is fundamental to free speech, any attempt to curtail that is in fact an attempt to curtail free speech itself. If you wish to speak without social consequences, speak anonymously. This is the exact reason why the Supreme Court has held that anonymous speech is a right, to speak controversial ideas without suffering social consequences. Also, you’re criticizing me for considering not buying a future DLC. Under your own theory, aren’t you being anti free speech for criticizing me? > whether they have government authority stamp or not, If you can’t tell the difference between government action and individual people expressing an opinion, that seems like a problem specific to you and not this society. > and I think the former Soviet regimes, which started in good faith of inclusive community, and ended up authoritarian, show exactly that problem Ironic, given that you’re proposing authoritarian responses to protect free speech.