This article is on The Verge, which is probably interested in the net staying around.
What makes you think that the verge is interested in that?
Does the verge support censoring certain opinions on the internet? If so, which ones?
I'd guess because they make their money by having a presence on the Internet. If it went away, or became unviable, their business might fold.
> Does the verge support censoring certain opinions on the internet? If so, which ones?
I don't know, but I don't see how this is relevant?