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Vent: Got in trouble for sharing a banned meme on social media
I put up a joke image that was blocked on other sites, and my account got restricted. It shows how free speech limits vary online. Have you seen similar cases?
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wren8261mo ago
Yeah, the "free speech limits vary" thing is the whole game. Platform rules feel totally random sometimes, like they're made up on the spot.
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the_fiona1mo agoProlific Poster
Honestly, that 'made up on the spot' thing is so true. I once posted a totally harmless joke on a forum, and it got taken down for 'hate speech.' When I asked why, they gave some vague reason that made no sense. It felt like they just didn't like the tone or something. Tbh, it's like they have no real rules, just whatever mood the mod is in that day. Makes you wonder if they ever follow the same rules.
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troy9191mo ago
You ever think it's not random but calculated to keep us guessing about what's allowed?
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