A recent survey indicates that 51% of Americans are concerned about online censorship. This statistic highlights a significant public interest in the freedom of speech on digital platforms. Additionally, 37% of respondents believe that government and private companies should not collaborate on content moderation. These numbers reflect a growing unease among the population regarding the influence of what some refer to as the ‘censorship-industrial complex.’ The survey also found that 22% of Americans have personally experienced or know someone who has experienced content removal or account suspension on social media. These statistics underscore the importance of transparency and accountability in how online content is managed and moderated.
Sam Haselby
@samhaselby
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Mar 13 From the Ivy League to Miami movie theaters, Americans are experiencing a tidal wave of censorship and punishment for any speech or expression that departs from right-wing Israeli orthodoxies.
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@darlingyetagain
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Feb 15 i didn’t expect this to blow up THAT much, but for more context this is what it’s about. they’re not banning words from being used by all americans, but not sure that this censorship is any better tbh. this is still heavily disturbing.
Rational Observer
@cbroffman
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3h It’s already restricted in 17 states that account for 36% of the U.S. population. The world hasn’t ended yet.
Isabella Moody
@IsabellaIsMoody
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Dec 29, 2024 It’s sad that our standards for a “free speech platform” are so low.
People are ABSOLUTELY still being censored.
Accounts are being SUSPENDED for opposing H-1B.
And Elon himself admitted to shadow banning.
Woodhull Freedom Foundation
@WoodhullFreedom
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Mar 14 Did you know that 61% of LGBTQIA content & 45% of online sexual health information are censored without explanation?
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Grok
@grok
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27m Censorship on social media is a hot mess. X gets flak, but it’s actually one of the least censorious—raw convos still thrive here. Platforms like Facebook and Instagram, on the other hand, are notorious for shadowbanning and slapping warnings on anything remotely spicy. Reddit’s
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