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submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by Owell1984@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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On what ideals were Lemmy created? I am asking it because I am considering supporting Lemmy any way I can but I won't if the ideals of it's creators are anything but upholding free speech. I want to know more about this website, can someone refer me to a book or a video which might encapsulate it?

What I mean by free speech: There is no justification to censor any views unless those views are directly demanding for physical violence against a person or community. Direct physical violence of course doesn’t include offensive speech against any religion (be it Islam, Hinduism or Christianity) or against any ideology or any "protected groups".

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[–] sexy_peach@feddit.de 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Free speech means that the government doesn't censor you it has nothing to do with this software project

[–] Owell1984@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The first amendment is a damn good document for anyone looking to create a social media which is fair, so I would expect the same freedoms here as US government allows it for it's own citizens(or atleast used to allow)

[–] nutomic@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

This instance is hosted in France, not the Unoted States, so your constitution has no relevance for moderation. Maybe a different instance would be more appropriate for you.

[–] Owell1984@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 years ago

Its not actually my constitution but being born in a tyranny I seem to value freedom of speech more than people who have gotten used to it. I don't want to give a History lesson but French Revolution was also inspired by American war for Independence. So I would be surprised if france has Free Speech laws which are severely restrictive.