Thanks for this. I love that we are intellectual enough to realize that a single crazy person doing a one-off wild-ass thing should be the representative of a massive portion of our population as long as we disagree with them. We gotta clamp the fuck down on people's speech for sure. As long as our side has determined it is untruth.
Only....what if we create a system where a political group gains the power to regulate what is truth or not and then the other team wins the election. Every time we propose giving a "team" extra power over us, we need to consider how we would feel if the other team could wield that power. That's exactly why we shouldn't be too eager to give politicians power over us unless we're cool with the party of Trump wielding that power.
OK now. That's a very pretty strawman you've got there.
The title of the thread is
THIS is what right-wing conspiracy theories cause
It is not "this is what all right-wingers do." Or "This is what all conspiracy theorists do."
No, I said this is what they CAUSE.
This is the end result of ALL fucking conspiracy driven irrational and counter-factual fanaticism. Be it religious, or political. Eventually, a portion of the fanatics will go out and act according to their irrational beliefs and fears as though they are really being attacked.
The content of my post was this:
"THIS is what conspiracy theories cause. THIS RIGHT HERE. THIS is why the de-platforming of all conspiracy theorists is absolutely essential."
Notice I now left out "right-wing"? Now I include ALL conspiracies in my call for de-platforming.
How is intentionally spreading blatant misinformation that incites fear and panic NOT the same as yelling fire in a crowded theater?
At the VERY least, companies should be pressured by the consumers to de-platform all conspiracy theorists. That is NOT a violation of free speech as the 1st amendment does NOT guarantee you the right to a privately owned platform or venue for your speech.
So get all comfy humping your strawman. Let me know when you're ready to actually address the content of my fucking post.