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by x5n1 4011 days ago
> What's the logical conclusion of that?

Private companies should serve their shareholders. They should draft a policy saying that they don't get involved in content moderation issues as a matter of policy. That's good business and good for speech. If disgruntled people want to do something about it, they can take it up with the legal system.

> Is it good business? Or is it better business to have a clear policy over what is and is not allowed, and then enforce that?

It is not possible to have a clear policy when moderating content because the world is a diverse place with diverse opinions. Where would you begin? Are Muhammad cartoons banned?

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Let's note that it's perfectly fine for a private company to limit their terms of service and reserve a right to stop hosting "distasteful content". It just needs to be declared openly in TOS. If it were so, probably voat won't choose them.
Is it good business? Or is it better business to have a clear policy over what is and is not allowed, and then enforce that?