I’m starting to think that social media sites of a certain size are more like common carriers (in the telecommunications sense) than news or discussion sites. As such they should be bound to deliver clear moderation and ensure that everyone able to be connected and communicate with in the clear rules. Ie. screw the algorithm and weird owner interference.
this post was submitted on 30 Aug 2024
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If they have that much influence, they should have the same rules as the government and not be allowed to censor or punish you for your speech at all.
Sounds like an undisclosed campaign contribution.