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by graemep 517 days ago
> You don't have to use their platforms.

Yes, but you can reach far fewer people if you do not.

This is well on the way to arguing that you are free to say what you want in a sealed room.
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Hasu 517 days ago
You don't have the right for anyone to care about what you say, and never have.

Your argument seems to be that the New York Times has no choice but to publish my op-ed, because otherwise how will anyone find it?

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graemep 517 days ago
No, its more like arguing that telecoms companies (especially ones with monopolies) should not be able to refuse service on grounds that they do not like views people express in their phone calls.

The NYT is a publication, social media are platforms.

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scarface_74 517 days ago
And? If you are on a platform and depending on random people finding your message, how are you going to get above the noise?

You have to put in the work. Major changes happen by people getting thier voice out before social media

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graemep 517 days ago
> Major changes happen by people getting thier voice out before social media

But they did not have to compete with social media. There are more third spaces (as is often discussed on HN) and local ways to get started.

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