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by shkkmo 2444 days ago
The issue isn't the freedom of association of the publisher.

The first issue is the legal framework for assigning risk and liability to the publisher in a way that creates a chilling effect on speech.

The second issue is a culture of outrage that creates a culture of fear and creates a chilling effect that prevents needed discussion from taking place. We need to push back against rather than encourag partisan or ideological boycotts.