So Gab uses the "Internet Shield" and we are using the "Internet Sword" I guess?
I think it's weird.. When a platform does not moderate it's content it's not responsible for it? WTF
A government has to full fill freedom of speech, not a social platform! Any platform can create it's own rules and ban users for not complying as simple as that..
It's not that you don't have "free speech", people/platform just don't wanna listen to your shit if you get banned.
@stux You just put the power in the hands of the users, which works better I guess, Don't like what people are saying, mute them and move on.
@zleap Hmm well yes and no! For me it's different as a server admin 
For most users users a simple block will do but I am responsible for the safety of the users on this platform 
And I also have the "power" to act upon it so ❤️
It's a deep rabbit hole. Peeps. Most of us has no idea what moderating content is, how many scammers and bad users pop up constantly and now being pressured by a growing numbers of laws in several countries to moderate content, give feedback as to why you removed a user, a means to appeal etc.. That said, I can't agree with stux at face value, I don't think the question is a as simple as just ban, guilt free.
Platforms already have to follow rules for businesses.
Some reporting here on the follow up
> we have concerns that platforms, rather than courts, are increasingly becoming the arbiters of what speech can or cannot be posted online
I don't think it's obvious that it's better for courts to be the arbiters of acceptable speech than it is for platforms to be. If a platform moderates in a way you disapprove of, you can go to a different one. If a country has a law that you disapprove of, what do you do? Move to a different country? Learn a whole new language? Put down new roots and everything? Huge hassle.
Is a jury required for these cases? If so then I can see why it might be better for being more democratic.
That's an extreme case. The point is that it should be at partially law regulated process.
The platforms have rules, you can be kicked if you break them but there should be a way to appeal or review this process somewhat so isn't completely arbitrary. That's what I get but it's very complex and should vary depending on the size of the platform.
Yes as by challenging the rules can be adapted and made more effective.
