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We democratically voted for governments that made those rules to be followed by people doing business here. Not sure how that is supposed to be undemocratic.
by malermeister 4y ago
We democratically voted for governments that made those rules to be followed by people doing business here.
Not sure how that is supposed to be undemocratic.
- bavell 4y agoHow can a society course-correct without confronting dissent? The sphere of "acceptable" discourse seems to shrink by the day. Putting on my cynical hat, I could imagine powerful interests using this opportunity to consolidate their power and silence their opposition under the guide of "prevention mis/dis/malinformation" - it's a slippery slope which is easy to abuse if not careful in our approach. This is what I meant by "so much for democracy". I very much hope I'm wrong :)
- coutego 4y agoWe tried free speech on the 20s and 30s. Didn't go well.
- torben-friis 4y ago>Putting on my cynical hat, I could imagine powerful interests using this opportunity to consolidate their power and silence their opposition under the guide of "prevention mis/dis/malinformation" A powerful monopoly can do the same thing, and you don’t get to vote on their board. Why is that any less dangerous?
- bavell 4y agoIt's slightly less dangerous because they don't have guns. Still very dangerous though!
- sieabahlpark 4y ago