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There's a concept of "free speech absolutism" which basically says that if you are in a venue that encourages discourse, you should allow any speech.
You're not a deontologist, so you might look at that rule and say "but what about the consequences". But, that's not what a free speech absolutist would do.
Unless you are arguing that you are a free speech absolutist, or, maybe, that LW should be run under such absolutism, I don't see the relevance. There are a LOT of fringe concepts around.
I'm not a free speech absoluist, but I do think that Advanced Atheist should not ahve been banned for the reason of free speech.
Regardless of what I believe though, I wasn't arguing for or against it, I was answering Nancy's Question.
And my point was and remains that you did not provide an answer. She didn't ask whether you can make up a deontological rule she violated. She asked whether there was a reasonable and practical rule you think she violated. Free speech absolutism isn't one. As to "but I do think", that's still not a deontological rule -- that's an ad hoc resolution which you happen to prefer.
Free speech absolutism absolutely is one. It's a common deontological rule that would have prevented AA from being banned.
All moral intuitions are ad hoc.
Common??
Show me a place where it is practiced. Spam folders do not count.
Actually, it would prevent all moderation. Would you like to learn one weird trick which would extend your manhood and make all women get naked and bring you offers to reclaim your wealth from a bank in Nigeria while stomping on pink commie faggots?
Free speech absolutism only applies to the reasons for free speech (discourse). Spam does not count - objectionable opinions do.