The first amendment applies to the government and not private platforms. This brings up the ambiguity of whether or not online social media platforms now constitute the common public spaces.
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yes; the argument hinges on where banning someone from *all* private platforms is effectively a ban from public platforms. i would say that it is, especially when the government also exercises restrictions for in-person public gatherings.
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also, it can be a quite interesing debate to watch; “does giving out misinformation is a form of speech.” I am not sure that founding fathers meant dis/misinformation should be protected under the 1st. especially nowadays it is a form of social engineering…
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why wouldn’t information be a form of speech, mis or otherwise?
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It absolutely would if the government were involved in legislating or enforcing this type of rule.
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