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What is your solution then? If twitter weren’t available, do you think you’d see more or less people speaking against their gov? You’ll also see some people in
by tekknik 5y ago
What is your solution then? If twitter weren’t available, do you think you’d see more or less people speaking against their gov? You’ll also see some people in this thread asking for identity verification. Which shows the value of anonymous posting. Perhaps we should make twitter much like HN and not require identifiable information that links to a real person?
- lostlogin 5y ago> It's better to stick to local rules than getting a clique in silicon valley to decide My point was that I'd prefer companies to stick to their principles, and if that means they can't do business in certain countries, so be it. Saying that you'll follow local rules if that means abuse of human rights is not something I agree with. In this context 'human rights' is used as a personal definition rather than some sort of legal one, as local rules allow abuse in some places.
- tekknik 5y agoAgain, what is your solution then? They stick to their principles this means one less method of dissent is available in that country.
- lostlogin 5y agoI’m not sure what you want me to say, my position seems pretty clear. Do you believe it’s a win for human rights to allow dissent whilst also helping governments identify dissenters?