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I don't think moderation can even be compared to government censorship. Moderation leads to more diversity of viewpoints expressed, as different places on the internet moderates in different ways, and almost anyone can start a competing community that moderates differently. The opposite is true with government censorship.

Ironically someone flagged your comment.

There is a huge difference between having a post removed in a moderated community and having a post be punishable by the law of your nation.

somewhat smart folks around here. that's about it