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Tag: free speech
GB News And The Outrage Publicists
If something upsets and offends you, perhaps it isn’t the smartest idea in the world to keep on promoting it through angry tweets.
He Said/She Said – The Comic Book Cashing In On Scandal And Murder
The short-lived comic book series aiming to explore notorious scandals from the point of view of both people involved.
OFCOM’s Online Nation: Reinventing Harm
The latest OFCOM report attempts to hype the dangers of unfettered thought online, but can’t hide the fact that viewing porn is now increasingly the norm.
It’s Nothing Personal…
Exploding with anger every time someone criticises someone you like or something you believe is stupid.
Online Harms And Offline Intimidation
Scaring people into compliance and controlling the public discussion with vaguely worded laws and campaigns of moral panic.
Boyd Rice Vs Bob Larson
The strange relationship between two of the most controversial figures in American popular culture.
Free Speech As Long As I Approve Of It
The latest right-wing social media platform touting its free speech credentials has some notable exceptions to those freedoms – swearing and porn.
The Shame Of Punishing People For Their Childhood Mistakes
Ruining someone’s life because of the stupid things they said as a child does not seem a very progressive thing to do.
The Rise of Sensitive Authoritarianism
The silencing of dissent – and why more government powers to control speech are the last thing we need.
The Silencing Of Dangerous Ideas: Britain’s Shameful Free Speech History Is Not About To Change
The UK government’s sudden and selective embrace of free speech is a little hard to swallow.
The Vital Need For Online Anonymity
The dangers involved in forcing people to use real names online far outweigh the benefits.