Lately I see a lot of calls do have specific instances defederated for a particular subset of reasons:

  • Don’t like their content
  • Dont like their political leaning
  • Dont like their free speech approach
  • General feeling of being offended
  • I want a safe space!
  • This instance if hurting vulnerable people

I personally find each and every one of these arguments invalid. Everybody has the right to live in an echo chamber, but mandating it for everyone else is something that goes a bit too far.

Has humanity really developed into a situation where words and thoughts are more hurtful than sticks and stones?

Edit: Original context https://slrpnk.net/post/554148

Controversial topic, feel free to discuss!

  • 🐱TheCat
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    1 year ago

    No one forced you to join this server. Don’t barge into others houses and re-arrange the furniture.

    So many children.

    • Matt Payne
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      1 year ago

      The exact same idea applies to you. Except I don’t disparage people for sharing their opinions.