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Well if a billionaire controls a public square, I wouldn't consider it a public square. Edit: one thing that bothers me about HN is the context-less downvoting
by jimkleiber 5y ago
Well if a billionaire controls a public square, I wouldn't consider it a public square.
Edit: one thing that bothers me about HN is the context-less downvoting. I wish people would reply with why they're downvoting. For me, it wouldn't be a public square because it is privately owned, it would be more like a shopping mall or an amusement park. Just because a shopping mall has free admission to the public doesn't mean it is a public space.
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- timdev2 5y agoCareful with the shopping mall analogy. Someone will inevitably bring up Pruneyard[0] and derail things. I think "a bar" is probably the best analogy out there. There might only be one in town. It's open to the (adult) public. People discuss issues. The barkeep can 86 you if he doesn't like your behavior, or shoes, or politics, and your rights will not have been violated. [0]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pruneyard_Shopping_Center_v._Robins https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pruneyard_Shopping_Center_v._R...
- jimkleiber 5y agoYes I like the bar analogy better, thank you!