Open thread, Apr. 10 - Apr. 16, 2017

MrMind

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I'm actually very familiar with freedom of speech

Freedom of speech applies, in the US, to the relationship between the government and the people

You seem to be mistaken about your familiarity with the freedom of speech. In particular, you're confusing it with the 1st Amendment to the US Constitution. That's a category error.

elitist tone

LOL. Would you assert that you represent the masses?

it's stunning lack of detail gave me no insight whatsoever

A stunning example of narcissism :-P Hint: it's not all about you and your lack of insight.

So are you going to actually explain why "freedom of speech" (not a negative right, but platform owners allowing users to post whatever they want) is a good thing?