Damn, a whole article written up about ya' jam packed with propagandist buzzwords and lies. That's some scary shit. I guess on the plus side, it's free advertising for .win. Crazy world we're living in, and history tends to rhyme.
No shit, Sherlock. You're missing the point that it is a slow progression. There are countless examples of this very thing happening in modern history. From Nazi Germany, USSR, to the CCP. I hope one day you become self-aware and realize you were on the wrong side of history.
I think you're confusing political polarization with authoritarianism. The U.S. has been undergoing a massive wave of polarization since the 1960s, i.e., there are significantly less moderates and party ideologies are further apart. I agree that this is a huge issue.
However, that doesn't mean authoritarianism is on the horizon. For that matter, the suggestion that companies acting on political ideologies show this is absolutely asinine and not supported by history. Recall the Red Scares and McCarthyism, both of which resulted in private companies blacklisting and firing individuals with communist ideologies. Consider also the extreme private media bias in the Revolutionary War. The last decade is not an anomaly that signals doom. Further, firm ideologies -- when present -- tend to reflect the employees of the firm, and not whatever third-party authoritarian you're suggesting exists, see, e.g., here.
You're confusing the desire of companies to ban people -- "walking liabilities" might be a better term -- that promulgate disinformation, violence, and attempt to overturn elections with Nazi Germany, which (now that I type that out) is extremely ironic. I suggest that you might be the one who isn't self-aware. I also find it hard to believe the future will find anyone but those who attacked the capitol to be on the wrong side of history, but you're welcome to keep thinking that.
Yup, constitutionally protected classes, of which LGBTQ -- which you seem to specifically target -- is not. Surprise, private companies can refuse service to members of that group, absent specific anti-discrimination laws. Employees are protected, via the CRA of 1964, from termination on the sole basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity. See, Bostock v. Clayton Co., 140 S. Ct. 1731 (2020). However, the Court punted, in the business' favor, when asked to rule on whether a business could deny services to same-sex couples on a religious basis. See, Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Comm., 138 S. Ct. 1719 (2018). Given the new composition of the Court, I suspect they will soon take another case asking that question and rule in the business' favor.
If you're going to make legal arguments, at least get them right.
They function now as a means for government and social services to communicate with people. The same way you “need” a phone to get a job, you “need” The use those sites to get the most efficient communication with things like USGS, emergency alerts, local
Law enforcement, govt officials and until recently potus.
They can’t function that like that and still cut people off. Ever tried to contact local govt or even conduct business like refunds on a website vs on Social media? It’s like sending a raven with a written scroll vs talking directly them.
They want to be a place to say “I had pizza for dinner yolo”, fine. Ban whoever. You want to be the first and most widespread network to tell people their local water isn’t safe or their volcanos gonna blow, you’re government and everyone has a right to that info.
They'll just cancel everyone who does not toe the uni-party line. The people who cheer this are digging the grave of free speech and individual thought. I hope their smug self-satisfaction brings them peace when their voice is silenced next and there's no one left to defend them.
I have a suspicion that Axo is Ron. I've been compiling information to back up my theory, and if I feel it's compelling enough, I'll share what I've got.
The sad thing is that so many people are cheering for this Authoritarianism. Telling ya', Wetiko.
this is speeding UP
have you seen:
https://www.dailydot.com/debug/r-conspiracy-axolotl-peyotl-banned-reddit/
Indeed it is.
Damn, a whole article written up about ya' jam packed with propagandist buzzwords and lies. That's some scary shit. I guess on the plus side, it's free advertising for .win. Crazy world we're living in, and history tends to rhyme.
Twitter is a private company my dude. This is no different than TDW, Reddit, or -- for that matter -- us banning users.
No shit, Sherlock. You're missing the point that it is a slow progression. There are countless examples of this very thing happening in modern history. From Nazi Germany, USSR, to the CCP. I hope one day you become self-aware and realize you were on the wrong side of history.
I think you're confusing political polarization with authoritarianism. The U.S. has been undergoing a massive wave of polarization since the 1960s, i.e., there are significantly less moderates and party ideologies are further apart. I agree that this is a huge issue.
However, that doesn't mean authoritarianism is on the horizon. For that matter, the suggestion that companies acting on political ideologies show this is absolutely asinine and not supported by history. Recall the Red Scares and McCarthyism, both of which resulted in private companies blacklisting and firing individuals with communist ideologies. Consider also the extreme private media bias in the Revolutionary War. The last decade is not an anomaly that signals doom. Further, firm ideologies -- when present -- tend to reflect the employees of the firm, and not whatever third-party authoritarian you're suggesting exists, see, e.g., here.
You're confusing the desire of companies to ban people -- "walking liabilities" might be a better term -- that promulgate disinformation, violence, and attempt to overturn elections with Nazi Germany, which (now that I type that out) is extremely ironic. I suggest that you might be the one who isn't self-aware. I also find it hard to believe the future will find anyone but those who attacked the capitol to be on the wrong side of history, but you're welcome to keep thinking that.
Shut the fuck up. Just shut the fuck up with the private company shit.
I'm sorry that you don't like facts.
private companies can deny service to anyone... except A,B,C... LGBTQ ... X,Y,Z
Yup, constitutionally protected classes, of which LGBTQ -- which you seem to specifically target -- is not. Surprise, private companies can refuse service to members of that group, absent specific anti-discrimination laws. Employees are protected, via the CRA of 1964, from termination on the sole basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity. See, Bostock v. Clayton Co., 140 S. Ct. 1731 (2020). However, the Court punted, in the business' favor, when asked to rule on whether a business could deny services to same-sex couples on a religious basis. See, Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Comm., 138 S. Ct. 1719 (2018). Given the new composition of the Court, I suspect they will soon take another case asking that question and rule in the business' favor.
If you're going to make legal arguments, at least get them right.
They function now as a means for government and social services to communicate with people. The same way you “need” a phone to get a job, you “need” The use those sites to get the most efficient communication with things like USGS, emergency alerts, local Law enforcement, govt officials and until recently potus.
They can’t function that like that and still cut people off. Ever tried to contact local govt or even conduct business like refunds on a website vs on Social media? It’s like sending a raven with a written scroll vs talking directly them.
They want to be a place to say “I had pizza for dinner yolo”, fine. Ban whoever. You want to be the first and most widespread network to tell people their local water isn’t safe or their volcanos gonna blow, you’re government and everyone has a right to that info.
They'll just cancel everyone who does not toe the uni-party line. The people who cheer this are digging the grave of free speech and individual thought. I hope their smug self-satisfaction brings them peace when their voice is silenced next and there's no one left to defend them.
Looks like Techno Fog was smited, too, which surprises given his only crime was legal insights.
eta: I’ve lost 500ish followers since noon on twatter. They’re removing everyone who questions anything.
And they just banned DJT.
Ron's ban is long overdue.
in the current climate of irrational and psychotic fascism, I would tend to agree.
The people have fuck all self-awareness.
I have a suspicion that Axo is Ron. I've been compiling information to back up my theory, and if I feel it's compelling enough, I'll share what I've got.
womp womp
thoughts and prayers
Sending positive vibes your way, Axo!