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O-Trap Chief Shenanigans Officer

18,909 posts 140 reps Joined Nov 2009

Wed, Aug 8, 2018 4:37 PM

This might be interesting for a topic.

Alex Jones and his InfoWars have been removed from most major social media sites. These sites are privately owned companies.

Not a problem? A problem?

iclfan2 Reppin' the 330/216/843

9,465 posts 100 reps Joined Nov 2009

Wed, Aug 8, 2018 4:56 PM

Companies should be able to do what they want, period. But the left needs to figure that shit out. How do they agree with this but bake the fucking cake? Also, hate speech isn't a thing so I hope there isn't anyone stupid enough on this site to think that.

like_that 1st Team All-PWN

29,228 posts 321 reps Joined Apr 2010

Wed, Aug 8, 2018 4:59 PM

I voted private companies can do what they want and the hypocrisy on both sides brings the lulz though. In this case the left cheering this move, while conservatives crying about it.

I also do think it is something to be concerned about considering the left continuously moves the goalposts on their definition of racists/white supremacists/fascists/bigots/etc to the point that ordinary people are starting to be grouped into those categories.

Heretic Son of the Sun

20,517 posts 204 reps Joined Nov 2009

Wed, Aug 8, 2018 5:58 PM

Companies should be able to do what they want, especially if it involves the culling of asshole morons who encourage the stalking of families of shooting victims because they're "crisis actors" from actual society. On a side note, is there anyone on this site who pays actual serious attention to Jones? I could see CC (stupid), QO (blind partisan "he said what I think" rhetoric) or Belly (paranoid conspiracy theory fanboy)

iclfan2 Reppin' the 330/216/843

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Wed, Aug 8, 2018 6:33 PM

I also do think it is something to be concerned about considering the left continuously moves the goalposts on their definition of racists/white supremacists/fascists/bigots/etc to the point that ordinary people are starting to be grouped into those categories.

The best is the whole women and race thing. They LOVE feminism and minorities until a black woman disagrees with their views. It’s hilarious. That said I agree with your statement. Same way they call Ben Shapiro a racist or Candace Owens out for not hating white people but literally saying fuck white people is fine.

CenterBHSFan 333 - I'm only half evil

7,259 posts 55 reps Joined Nov 2009

Wed, Aug 8, 2018 8:33 PM

Voted for private companies should be allowed to set their own perimeters of what is acceptable on their own platform.

I used to be an admin on a very large forum (for gaming) and the argument from players was continuous and stupid.

superman Senior Member

4,377 posts 71 reps Joined Nov 2009

Wed, Aug 8, 2018 9:11 PM

Loling at liberals favoring censorship.

Rotinaj Senior Member

7,878 posts 49 reps Joined Nov 2009

Wed, Aug 8, 2018 9:12 PM

I’m not a fan of the private company can do whatever they want argument in this scenario. These companies have a monopoly on social media. I think as long as the person is following the same rules as everyone else on the platform then they shouldn’t be able to take any sort of action. In this case from what I’ve read Jones has broken many of those rules and deserved what he got.

Zunardo Senior Member

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Wed, Aug 8, 2018 9:30 PM

posted by CenterBHSFan
Voted for private companies should be allowed to set their own perimeters of what is acceptable on their own platform.

I used to be an admin on a very large forum (for gaming) and the argument from players was continuous and stupid.

I voted the same thing - not sure they enforce it equitably, though.

Yeah, being an admin is a thankless job. I'm an assistant admin on one FB closed group. Deleted one post by a guy who clearly violated the group's stated purpose. He came back with "You're violating my First Amendment rights - who do you think you are?" I resisted the urge to say "The boss of you!".

Spock Senior Member

5,271 posts 9 reps Joined Jul 2013

Wed, Aug 8, 2018 10:21 PM

Companies listed in thread title arent private are they? Arent they publicly traded stock?

SportsAndLady Senior Member

39,070 posts 24 reps Joined Nov 2009

Wed, Aug 8, 2018 10:41 PM

Too many poll options, so didn’t vote. Hope this helps.

kizer permanente Senior Member

1,309 posts 18 reps Joined Aug 2017

Thu, Aug 9, 2018 7:22 AM

Inforwars was never banned. It's a hoax and Alex Jones is a crisis actor.

friendfromlowry Senior Member

7,778 posts 87 reps Joined Nov 2009

Thu, Aug 9, 2018 7:27 AM

posted by SportsAndLady
Too many poll options, so didn’t vote. Hope this helps.

Sounds like you've joined me in the IDGAF crowd. Welcome.

fish82 Senior Member

4,402 posts 36 reps Joined Nov 2009

Thu, Aug 9, 2018 7:57 AM

DGAF

justincredible Honorable Admin

37,969 posts 250 reps Joined Nov 2009

Thu, Aug 9, 2018 8:55 AM

Alex Jones is some of the best comedy out there. I don't watch or listen to him, but some of the clips of him are pretty damn hilarious. These companies can do what they want, though I'd say they their justifications are kinda flimsy. Also, I've seen that his app on the Apple app store became an immensely popular download almost immediately after he was kicked off of these platforms. And I've seen that signups for his newsletter or email list or whatever have increased dramatically. So, good job?

Dr Winston O'Boogie Senior Member

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Thu, Aug 9, 2018 9:08 AM

posted by Spock
Companies listed in thread title arent private are they? Arent they publicly traded stock?

Good God, are you serious with this?

Fab4Runner Tits McGee

6,997 posts 64 reps Joined Nov 2009

Thu, Aug 9, 2018 9:19 AM

posted by justincredible
Alex Jones is some of the best comedy out there. I don't watch or listen to him, but some of the clips of him are pretty damn hilarious. These companies can do what they want, though I'd say they their justifications are kinda flimsy. Also, I've seen that his app on the Apple app store became an immensely popular download almost immediately after he was kicked off of these platforms. And I've seen that signups for his newsletter or email list or whatever have increased dramatically. So, good job?

Is it funny if you're a parent of a Sandy Hook victim? They've been stalked and harassed and have had to move to protect their safety. Would it be funny to have to move away and not get to visit your child's grave due to some lunatic with equally crazy followers?

I guess I just don't see the humor.

justincredible Honorable Admin

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Thu, Aug 9, 2018 9:24 AM

posted by Fab4Runner
Is it funny if you're a parent of a Sandy Hook victim? They've been stalked and harassed and have had to move to protect their safety. Would it be funny to have to move away and not get to visit your child's grave due to some lunatic with equally crazy followers?

I guess I just don't see the humor.

Yes, he's completely over the line with that stuff and I'm sure you know I don't find it funny. But he has an entire catalog of outrageousness that is funny.

SportsAndLady Senior Member

39,070 posts 24 reps Joined Nov 2009

Thu, Aug 9, 2018 9:40 AM

posted by Fab4Runner
Is it funny if you're a parent of a Sandy Hook victim? They've been stalked and harassed and have had to move to protect their safety. Would it be funny to have to move away and not get to visit your child's grave due to some lunatic with equally crazy followers?

I guess I just don't see the humor.

Oh for Christ sake

Fab4Runner Tits McGee

6,997 posts 64 reps Joined Nov 2009

Thu, Aug 9, 2018 9:42 AM

Lol okay. Some people are just gross, and he's one of those people.

justincredible Honorable Admin

37,969 posts 250 reps Joined Nov 2009

Thu, Aug 9, 2018 9:43 AM

I find The Cosby show funny. I don't find rape funny.

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