I think AWS should have the right to chose who they want to do business with. I just don't think they're asking Twitter (assuming they host Twitter) to clean up their objectionable content as well. The same concern applies to Apple's seemingly arbitrary enforcement (blind eyes to Twitter) as well. Have we also forgotten about underage nudity on Snapchat (GCP right?)?
On the subject of App Store / Play Store bans, what would happen if regulators demanded that A
What thought police? They weren't thoughts. They were plans of action. They said what they were going to do, and then did it. That's not mere thought. They could have thought it and kept it to themselves and close friends.
What you're basically arguing here is people should be able to translate their thoughts to actions with no restrictions at all.
What are you talking about, so that I may clarify my position?
What you're basically arguing here is people should be able to translate their thoughts to actions with no restrictions at all.
I wasn't arguing that in my OP, but now that you mention it; I don't believe people should be persecuted on their thoughts/views. A call to action, specifically a call to violent action is different. That should be moderated/restricted.
To expand: Twitter, a predominantly left platform: (violent calls to action by left wing (and right wing) extremists) Parler, a predominantly right platform (violent calls to action by right wing (maybe some left wing) extremists)
Are they being treated/enforced equally by the AWS/Apple/Google? - This is where I'm implying thought policing.
Thought Police (Score:4, Insightful)
One day the thought police will come for you too.
I think AWS should have the right to chose who they want to do business with. I just don't think they're asking Twitter (assuming they host Twitter) to clean up their objectionable content as well. The same concern applies to Apple's seemingly arbitrary enforcement (blind eyes to Twitter) as well. Have we also forgotten about underage nudity on Snapchat (GCP right?)?
On the subject of App Store / Play Store bans, what would happen if regulators demanded that A
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What you're basically arguing here is people should be able to translate their thoughts to actions with no restrictions at all.
Re:Thought Police (Score:3)
They were plans of action.
What are you talking about, so that I may clarify my position?
What you're basically arguing here is people should be able to translate their thoughts to actions with no restrictions at all.
I wasn't arguing that in my OP, but now that you mention it; I don't believe people should be persecuted on their thoughts/views. A call to action, specifically a call to violent action is different. That should be moderated/restricted.
To expand:
Twitter, a predominantly left platform: (violent calls to action by left wing (and right wing) extremists)
Parler, a predominantly right platform (violent calls to action by right wing (maybe some left wing) extremists)
Are they being treated/enforced equally by the AWS/Apple/Google? - This is where I'm implying thought policing.