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There are hate speech laws they can follow. That should cover the extremes. And if they don't, then it is the failure of the legislation.

Just like how you can't go to walmart and insult everyone you see. It would actually be illegal to retaliate against those people. But call the cops and they can be dealt with.

At least with the laws, there is more checks and balances. It isn't perfect, but it is better than giving private entities massive power to control opinions.




If the law should cover it all, then what is their right to filter spam based upon?


>At least with the laws, there is more checks and balances.

I rather consent to regulations by an entity that I can influence and beholden to me (in principle) than one that is profit driven.


So, no spam filtering.




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