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0 pointssimula676y ago0 comments

I am saying that public forums like the Internet is a kind of shared resource. It is the new town square.

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I don't accept your town-square analogy, but even if it were apt, not everyone is welcome in the town square. If you're endorsing visions of racist violence and supporting those who actually act out racist violence then you'll be removed from the public square.

simula67OP6y ago

If you believe in the principle of free speech you might be better positioned by saying that everyone is welcome to come to the town square, but if you make poor speech then you will be refuted.

root_axis6y ago

Gather in the middle of "town square" and start screaming racial slurs and threats of violence at minorities and the cops will remove you for disturbing the peace.

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root_axis6y ago

simula67OP6y ago

If you believe in the principle of free speech you might be better positioned by saying that everyone is welcome to come to the town square, but if you make poor speech then you will be refuted.

root_axis6y ago

Gather in the middle of "town square" and start screaming racial slurs and threats of violence at minorities and the cops will remove you for disturbing the peace.

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