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HN is such a weird place. "Free speech" libertarianism when it comes to companies restricting hate speech on their platforms while simultaneously advocating for
by Arainach 2y ago
HN is such a weird place. "Free speech" libertarianism when it comes to companies restricting hate speech on their platforms while simultaneously advocating for companies to ban sponsored content.
- Dylan16807 2y agoI have taken neither of those positions. And I would not take the first position. Even so, I can see how someone could have those opinions if they strongly distrust attempts at restricting hate speech. The desire for a platform that lets you say whatever you want, but not in exchange for money, is something that makes sense.
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- jjulius 2y agoSounds like you're hearing one user express one opinion, another user express a different opinion, and are trying to distill them into a singular "HN" opinion. I don't think it works that way.