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by disruptalot 2052 days ago
Problem is, making accusation of such is a breeze.

> Intentionally posting or disseminating libel, slander, or other disinformation.

Let's face it. It's just a policy that allows them to expel anyone that doesn't fit their views, whatever that may be.

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Which community have you been a part of, online or otherwise, where "flagrant violation of the norms" doesn't carry the potential for expulsion?

Without a written code of conduct, there are still values, views, and norms, usually created and run by the most disruptive members who are free to behave in any way they see fit and ostracize those who that behavior hurts.

>that doesn't fit their views, whatever that may be.

Their "view" is that sexual harassment is not something they want on their platform.