I wonder if it would be possible to add a meter to every comment that is posted to indicate the level of fact or misinformation contained in each comment. Maybe something like a bar beneath each comment which becomes more red or more green depending on how true, neutral or false it is. And then also a similar bar next to a person’s avatar or username showing how much of what they posted is true, neutral or false (or unproven?). It would be better than blocking anyone, unless of course a comment threatens someone, insults someone or advocates for violence. Those kinds of comments need to be marked and removed and there could also be a bar next to a person’s avatar or user name showing how many such comments that person has made. Anyone that consistently reaches a certain level of red could then be removed from that social media channel for a certain period of time, for example.
“Some people’s idea of free speech is that they are free to say what they like, but if anyone says something back, that’s an outrage.” Sir Winston Churchill
My dad used to say, “If you don’t like what’s on tv, change the channel or turn it off”. The programming was still there, others could watch it, but we didn’t have to. Same thing applies today…you don’t like what a person says, stop listening to them. Others can still listen if they choose. So, if Ben Shapiro shows up at a college to speak, and you don’t want to listen to him, then don’t…but don’t go just to disrupt him or try to keep others from listening.
allen@home over 2 years ago
Everybody should have freedom of expression. As long it’s what you agree with.
Imagine over 2 years ago
Everyone is free to express anything that supports my views.
blackash2004-tree Premium Member over 2 years ago
The Dude abides.
Qiset over 2 years ago
As long as the blocker only block what he sees and leaves it up to all the others to make up their own minds about it. You know freedom of the press.
Imagine over 2 years ago
Blockheads.
Copy-&-Paste over 2 years ago
Remember the Good Ol’ Days when we INDEED had the freedom of expression? Today’s society is so politically correct.
Zebrastripes over 2 years ago
Anyone who threatens, presents danger to others, treason, indoctrination, etc need to be blocked! Social media sites are lax to delete this garbage…
Internet is bitter sweet….too much information…overload….people are imploding…
Doug K over 2 years ago
How about “Freedom from Listening”?
Imagine over 2 years ago
I wonder if it would be possible to add a meter to every comment that is posted to indicate the level of fact or misinformation contained in each comment. Maybe something like a bar beneath each comment which becomes more red or more green depending on how true, neutral or false it is. And then also a similar bar next to a person’s avatar or username showing how much of what they posted is true, neutral or false (or unproven?). It would be better than blocking anyone, unless of course a comment threatens someone, insults someone or advocates for violence. Those kinds of comments need to be marked and removed and there could also be a bar next to a person’s avatar or user name showing how many such comments that person has made. Anyone that consistently reaches a certain level of red could then be removed from that social media channel for a certain period of time, for example.
rhpii over 2 years ago
Well at least he gave her what she wanted.
goboboyd over 2 years ago
“People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use.”― Søren Kierkegaard
Zen-of-Zinfandel over 2 years ago
The thought police are always hiring.
Howard'sMyHero over 2 years ago
Who let the dogs out …? Woof, Woof, WoofWoof … lol, good comments today, though …!
sarah413 Premium Member over 2 years ago
“Some people’s idea of free speech is that they are free to say what they like, but if anyone says something back, that’s an outrage.” Sir Winston Churchill
Robert Miller Premium Member over 2 years ago
My dad used to say, “If you don’t like what’s on tv, change the channel or turn it off”. The programming was still there, others could watch it, but we didn’t have to. Same thing applies today…you don’t like what a person says, stop listening to them. Others can still listen if they choose. So, if Ben Shapiro shows up at a college to speak, and you don’t want to listen to him, then don’t…but don’t go just to disrupt him or try to keep others from listening.
mpolo11 Premium Member over 2 years ago
And cancelled.
Ken Otwell over 2 years ago
Well… since she disagreed that everyone has a right to free speech, it’s only fitting that she gets blocked. ;)
houseof7moons Premium Member over 2 years ago
i heard him say this in simpsons’ comic book guy voice!
RabbitDad over 2 years ago
Actual Elon Musk Twitter actions.
Ed The Red Premium Member over 2 years ago
Pres. Trump blocked thousands of dissenting views on Twitter.