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Yes, it’s a dark time when the social media platforms, which have always been our only outlet to engage and challenge science, suppress the scientific process by choosing what content is allowed on their privately owned websites.

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I think the point they are making (and you are proving) is that freedom of expression/speech/discussion as a value (not a law) is being diminished.

Same as penalties for triggering fire alarms when there is no fire diminish 1A.

We didn't have FB, Twitter, Reddit 15 years ago and people could express their opinions. Currently those are being weaponized to subvert our democracy. Right now we have president trying to start a coup and 70M of people don't see problem with that.

What a ridiculous comparison. Being blocked and banned from what is essentially a public forum, despite having something of value to add to the discussion, is absolutely in opposition to the concept of freedom of speech.

Except it’s not public and you agree to the rules in order to participate.

I’m not proving anything of the sort. In another comment I invited GP to find the audience they desire. But that doesn’t mean they’re entitled to an audience on someone else’s dime.

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