Reddit is fucked
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No it doesn't.
It is, and will continue to be, whatever they want it to be at a given time.
Just like misinformation and disinformation.
Three ambiguous terms chosen specifically because of how easy it is for government to interpret and reinterpret them however they want.
You can disagree with their interpretation (I and do), but they're still two different things.
Would I like to see "hate speech" eliminated from law, or reduced to an immediate and actionable threat of violence? Yes. Do I think threats should be dealt with by authorities before people take matters into their own hands? Also, yes.
Do I think there is ever a reason for thr government to make determinations regarding facts? No, never, no exceptions, which is why I'm fine with the two being dealt with separately.