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Nothing is absolute... but for example, in my country (former socialist one), things like affirmative action would be considered very racist, while some countries (mostly USA) consider affirmative action anti-racist. If I argue with an american about this, which one of us is racist, and who decides that when it comes to censorship?



You seem to have put your finger on one of the more nuanced issues that the OP suggested courts can resolve.


Which courts? American ones, that approve of affirmative action, or ours here, that don't?

Do you really need courts to settle a verbal (well.. written) argument online?

Yes, it's just one of many examples where cultural differences cause issues, and where two people consider themselves "good" and the other one "bad" and in turn, censor all speech, since both are racist in atleast some of the courts.


I guess I'm suggesting each countries courts of course decide what's best for their country.

You imply (but I am not convinced) that there are serious consequences for having one opinion or the other on these "cross country" online communities. I suspect instead that for the more nuanced issues like affirmative action there will just be the usual arguing back and forth and little else.


Some of us appreciate that the internet effectively allows for discussion that is less popular in their own country.




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