About Censoring
Definition of censorship
Censorship [is] the suppression of words, images, or ideas that are offensive [or controversial]. (ACLU definition)
Ban from many social media platforms
Trump
Speech having to do with the topic of government (presentation was literally about this!!!)
Political Speech/ Politics
May be censored when classified as libel or slander
Misinformation
The reason Social Media can censor
Privately owned/ Not government run
Florida's Governor
Girl, boy, non-binary, gender fluid, etc.
Gender identity
Censored when becomes a threat of violence or harm (includes intimidation)
Harassment
This political party is more likely to APPROVE of social media fact checking/ censoring political posts
Democrats
Spotify Podcaster
Joe Rogan
A system of faith and worship
Religion
Advertisement
What the former ACLU President says to do instead of censoring hate speech.
Educate people why hate speech is wrong
Nadine Strossen
Category of people by culture, ancestry, heritage, history, etc.
Race/ Ethnicity
Censored if incites violence/ criminal activity (many call for complete censorship surrounding this topic)
Hate speech