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by pelagicAustral 563 days ago
Do Americans really have a 1st amendment anymore?
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If social media sites had identity proofing (e.g. IAL2) and you can definitely say who is saying what - then you can talk

A) About “Americans”

B) Freedom of Speech

If TikTok bans a post from user846859347 which American’s freedom of speech are we talking about. 98.65% of shit on TT is bot-generated propaganda and removing it isn’t violating anyone’s freedom of speech

Yes, which is why you hear them unabashedly complaining about their government nonstop.
Compared to China? Absolutely. Ask Gedhun Choekyi Nyima