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		qeternity on Jan 7, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Facebook Indefinitely Suspends Trump Any real free speech maximalist would first and foremost recognize Facebook's right to free speech. Suspending Trump is merely that right. The 1st amendment is between citizens and the government, not between other citizens.

zoobab on Jan 7, 2021 [–]

Next version of "social networks" will be technically uncensorable. Law makers, courts, or Mr Suckerberg will be powerless.

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