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> "Companies have the right to handle this issue however they wish." But that's precisely the problem these days. We have seen recently that the government has
by illuminerdy 4y ago
> "Companies have the right to handle this issue however they wish."
But that's precisely the problem these days. We have seen recently that the government has been colluding with the tech companies to censor content that they deem "misinformation" and individuals whom they deem "problematic". It's no longer just about a private company deciding what they will or will not allow on their platform.
https://nypost.com/2022/09/01/white-house-big-tech-colluded-to-censor-misinformation-lawsuit/ https://nypost.com/2022/09/01/white-house-big-tech-colluded-...
> "Do you think the public on the first count, and the marketplace on the second count are doing a particularly admirable job here?"
It's not about whether the "group" is coming to the decision or conclusion that you or I would like them to reach. It's about whether we, as individuals, have the right to view the totality of the evidence and arguments and then make up our own minds.
Some people see through the bullshit and some don't. That's the nature of humanity. And, to be fair, what you and I might think is bullshit might turn out to actually be completely the opposite. We're not infallible. But the fact that any of us might make mistakes in judgement or analysis is not a valid reason to prevent unpopular or unverified (or however you want to label it) information from being disseminated or accessed.
- RajT88 4y agoNobody has a right to see all information in the world. Free speech is an ideal, not a right. The first amendment just ensures the government cannot punish you for what you say. If you are arguing for implementing that ideal, well and good. I disagree that in our current media ecosystem that that is a good idea. But I cannot fault you for advocating for an ideal. If you are suggesting the public has a right to see all content on a platform without any moderation, you are wrong. No such right is enshrined in US law.