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by jasunflower 1986 days ago
It’s not a Supreme Court ruling, it can be rescinded more easily than that — the language suggests a ban that cannot ever be undone, is that good? Is the Twitter UI itself conducive to healthy discourse? I contend that healthy discourse cannot happen with a UI that is designed for knee-jerk reactivity. If a platform becomes a standard means of engagement for elected officials, ought we not more seriously consider the ramifications of clamping on free speech?