Observing what some are calling "growing pains" with how Mastodon instances moderate minority voices is reinforcing what free speech advocates like @popehat have preach for years - that it is the ability for minorities to share their perspectives even if that is uncomfortable for the majority which is the most important function of free speech.

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I keep seeing references to this "minority voices making the majority uncomfortable".

I have not witnessed such a thing - nor do I imagine what a minority person might say that wasn't a direct personal attack that would "make me uncomfortable" to the point I'd want their ideas moderated.

If I watch long enough maybe I'll spot one of these digital unicorns?

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@isucceed Last week you boosted [this post][1] from Stux lamenting, "What's it with people reporting every single person they don't like.." While you personally may not find yourself uncomfortable, I would take that post as clear evidence that a significant number of people are.

[1]: mstdn.social/@stux/10936996959

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