For the hundredth time, it is not hypocritical to be an ardent defender of free speech and also block people you don't want to hear from.
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People have a right to decide what they do & don't want to listen to. They don't have the right to decide what others do & don't listen to.
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People will block you if you pester them tediously or abusively and don't take a hint that they don't find you worth talking to.
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You can't force people to find you thoughtful or interesting. You are not being censored if they opt out of hearing you.
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Blocking someone on social is akin to not going to their public talk.It's when you decide not to hear that person but don't stop anyone else
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Ppl who criticise banning, no-platforming, obstructive protests on campus etc do not criticise ppl who decide not to hear talk themselves.
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This is what we should all do. Take responsibility for what we hear by being available or unavailable to it, going to it or staying away.
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We all censor in this way because we don't and can't be open to every kind of opinion on every topic ever. We must be selective.
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If you are screaming 'hypocrisy' because someone has decided not to hear you,I can only suggest becoming more interesting or getting over it
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