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by ZeroGravitas 1182 days ago
"Chilling effect" is a general term that seems about right, though isn't internet or censorship specific.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chilling_effect

Another related term is "the panopticon", a prison designed so that you always felt like you were being watched.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panopticon

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And here is the report of their harmonious marriage:

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1461444818801317

Might be chilling effect indeed, thank you. I'm trying to find that website which was very visual and well designed...
You didn’t ask that
I didn't but somebody answered it anyway just below : https://www.socialcooling.com/