I disagree. Freedom of expression does not, and should not, force/oblige private companies to offer platforms to those they'd rather not.https://twitter.com/knwledgepursuer/status/807123394902704128 …
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Universities could offer platforms only to people with qualifications & expertise on topics.
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Few people would complain that a platform to talk abt the economy not offered to everyone.
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But if it's platforming feminists but bans Germaine Greer & Christina Hoff Sommers, they would.
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On grounds of principle of freedom of speech among knowledgable ppl they want from a university
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And if they ban someone for offensive views (which is their right) they should be strongly criticised
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Surely anyone can be criticized. But not on grounds of 'free speech', if it something else.
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It depends on whether or not your criticism is that their institution wld benefit from principle of free speech.
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If your criticism is that certain views are being banned in a place u'd like to see a free exchange of them...
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...then you are arguing for the principle of free speech. Even whilst acknowledging their right not to uphold it.
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In such case I would call it differently to avoid confusion. Free Speech has a tradition not to be messed with
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How about: Because of your goals, please provide a range of interesting opinions. Opinion X may be interesting
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No, honestly. I'm just fine w/ principle of free expression of ideas & not censoring any known as freedom of spchpic.twitter.com/8vG58JM1uB
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