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by wybiral 2722 days ago
> On the other hand, people in US enjoy freedom to exchange ideas on whatever they want, except politically incorrect topics in public.

I can, and do, publicly express politically incorrect (and sometimes downright incorrect) opinions in public. That's why Twitter exists. The only thing stopping you is cultural norms (should you choose to accept and fear them).
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sonnyblarney 2722 days ago
" The only thing stopping you is cultural norms (should you choose to accept and fear them)."

If you have any kind of serious career in any field this isn't quite true.

You might be lucky enough to work mostly in a like-minded industry, so you're safe, but not otherwise.

The 'wrong opinion' is suicide in some places: journalism, entertainment etc..

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paraditedc 2722 days ago
Post "XYZ is a nigger" or "I hate gays" on your Twitter and I will concede.

Edit: Seems like I have crossed the line on HN. Moderators, feel free to moderate this comment. And apologies for unintentionally starting this long and boring thread.

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benrbray 2722 days ago
You're right that the words we say can determine what other people think of us. But that's how language works. Most people, rightfully, don't want to associate with someone who invokes racial slurs.

The point is that we are free to do so without fear of retaliation from the government. People are free to argue with each other and determine for themselves where to draw the lines.

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JPKab 2722 days ago
Nobody gets arrested or imprisoned for these statements.

Can you say the same? Of course not. You are a victim of a government that fears it's own people. The fact that you accept this as normal and ok is a consequence of Maoist brainwashing. If a government can control what you say, they by extension control what you think. You're a slave. And you're descendingt your master.

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wybiral 2722 days ago
It's not illegal just because Twitter doesn't allow it on their platform.

You can run your own site, tattoo is on your face, say it to your friends... As long as you aren't directly inciting violence against others. That's really the only thing that's outright censored (genuine hate speech).

But criticizing the government, laws, society, anything really, is totally legal and in fact constitutionally protected. Just don't hurt or threaten other people.

> Edit: Seems like I have crossed the line on HN. Moderators, feel free to moderate this comment.

Did you get an actual warning or are you trying to make a point about censorship?

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