[iateanapple]

> I disagree, giving certain folks a platform only raises them up and legitimatizes them

Despite huge deplatforming efforts over the last decade fringe views have grown to become mainstream and there is less trust between people than ever.

[jolux]

I would argue that misinformation via the web has only metastasized over the past decade and the deplatforming efforts have been comparatively minimal.

[iateanapple]

> the deplatforming efforts have been comparatively minimal

Compared to what?

From my perspective the tech censors are already on thin ice - I actually don’t see how they could ramp up efforts much more without facing serious opposition.