Been told a few times lately that I need to reserve terms like 'denial of freedom of speech' 'authoritarian' & 'censorious' to law & gov.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
On the basis that, if I don't want it to be heard, it's not denial of free speech?
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Replying to @guymit
On the basis that overuse of the terms in everyday situations reduces their impact when governments & law threaten them.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
I see. I suppose much depends upon the context in which the claim is made - who makes it, and why....
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Replying to @guymit
Yes, there is a whole thread on this now. I think we can discuss it in attitudes as well as in law & in fact we need to.
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