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This is about Freedom of Association, a protected right under the first amendment.

• nonethewiser 3y ago
  No one is challenging that.
  • nickthegreek 3y ago
    Apologies then, as I interpreted the OP's comment to state that since this man hasn't been convicted in a court of law, Lichess should not behave this way.
    • nonethewiser 3y ago
      That conclusion doesn’t even follow your interpretation though. He can think Lichess is wrong for disassociating. That doesnt challenge supposed first amendment rights. Keep in mind the lichess dev doesnt have first amendment rights. He’s french.
• bluGill 3y ago
  Do you really want to belong to an organization that bans based on accusations? That seems like a great way for someone dishonest to avoid playing someone they know they will have a problem beating - just accuse them of sexual harassment and you don't have to worry about it. Things like the above have been done in the past. That is why the courts have complex and slow procedures to solve problems. I hate it as well, but any alternative is at least as bad - though perhaps in a different direction.
  • Daishiman 3y ago
    Yes.
  • runako 3y ago
    > Do you really want to belong to an organization that bans based on accusations? Are there non-government civic organizations that require accusations to be completely adjudicated in courts before ejecting a member? I have never heard of even one that would fit this description.