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"There was a spillover effect," said Kevin M. Esterling, a UCR professor of political science and public policy and a co-author of the study. "It wasn't just a
by largbae 2y ago
"There was a spillover effect," said Kevin M. Esterling, a UCR professor of political science and public policy and a co-author of the study. "It wasn't just a reduction from the de-platformed users themselves, but it reduced circulation on the platform as a whole."
I believe the term that you're looking for is "chilling" not "spillover" effect. This not a novel effect of censorship by deplatforming.
- RobotToaster 2y ago> it reduced circulation on the platform as a whole So it also doesn't take into account the potential long term toxicity of driving everyone with certain views to other platforms, where those views will be reinforced. With those platforms having the appeal of their "taboo" helping to market them.