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The most idiotic lunacy from the anti-free speech crowd is painting those who support true free speech and somehow being acolytes, sympathizers or even supporters of the hateful groups.

It takes a certain level of IQ and honesty to admit the difference between "people should be allowed to say such and such" and "people should say such and such." Which I actually touched on, on my most recent video where two 15 y/o girls were doxxed and basically internet mobbed for the crime of using the n word while white, or, for the african-american victim, condoning the behavior.

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QuodVerum seems like an interesting instance.

However, the rules on their home page contradict themselves:

"We welcome all ideas and opinions, and will exercise minimum moderation only when we believe laws are being broken...But our platform is not a launching pad for criminal activity, harassment or the promotion of violence or bigotry in any form, against any one."

You cannot accept "all ideas and opinions" and ban hate speech at the same time. Why?

1) Many opinions and ideas are either hateful and/or bigoted (if wildly unpopular)

2) "Hate speech" is loosely defined; what's acceptable now may be "hate speech" tomorrow.

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The most idiotic lunacy from the anti-free speech crowd is painting those who support true free speech and somehow being acolytes, sympathizers or even supporters of the hateful groups.

It takes a certain level of IQ and honesty to admit the difference between "people should be allowed to say such and such" and "people should say such and such." Which I actually touched on, on my most recent video where two 15 y/o girls were doxxed and basically internet mobbed for the crime of using the n word while white, or, for the african-american victim, condoning the behavior.

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QuodVerum seems like an interesting instance.

However, the rules on their home page contradict themselves:

"We welcome all ideas and opinions, and will exercise minimum moderation only when we believe laws are being broken...But our platform is not a launching pad for criminal activity, harassment or the promotion of violence or bigotry in any form, against any one."

You cannot accept "all ideas and opinions" and ban hate speech at the same time. Why?

1) Many opinions and ideas are either hateful and/or bigoted (if wildly unpopular)

2) "Hate speech" is loosely defined; what's acceptable now may be "hate speech" tomorrow.

This young man risks his life to report the truth about just one corner of Iran. By doing so, he risks being arrested, tortured & even killed by regime authorities.

He speaks the truth & shows far more courage than certain DC politicians & MSM.

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Iran
-Soleimani & his proxies nurtured misery across the region
-Iranians & Iraqis are rejoicing Soleimani's death
-Soleimani was a key architect in the Iranian people's oppression
-President Trump insists Iran not harm a single protester

& more...

Just started “The Circle” on Netflix and I’m hooked. I dislike most of them but it’s so damn interesting! Like Big Brother but more interesting.

@design_RG I just setup my Weechat client to connect to matrix.org as well. You might see me bring up our own server/channel soon

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Hate speech and harassment strictly forbidden.