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There are different ways to 'do something' about it. One option could be to remove the thing that (some) people are performatively hating today.

Another option could be to release a statement like: "We understand your concern, however we are pursuing what we believe to be a greater good, etc. To help you avoid content you don't like, we will improve our labeling."

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Taken to its logical extreme (which I realize is unfair to your point), what you are suggesting is "people should be able to post anything about anyone at any time and spotify should host it", which I think is ridiculous on its face? Should Spotify be hosting a Daily Stormer podcast? How about The Daily Shoah? [1]

I don't think they should. Let's be honest; this is corporate America. It's not about "principles", it's about money. If Spotify thinks that long-term hosting Joe Rogan is going to cost them more money, they're going to get rid of it.

[1] Do not look either of these things up. They are both outright white supremacist propaganda. You have been warned.

I could just as easily turn your argument into 'anything that draws public ire should be removed', which would be just as ridiculous on its face.

I'm not saying Spotify should do anything. I'm saying it has other ways to 'do something' about these kinds of things.

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