Do you think there's too much censorship in social media content?

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Do you guys think there is too much censorship in content like words and phrases not nsfw content that should be censored but a regular everyday kind of thing. Like beeping words on videos and music. Podcast audio and more censorship on graphical work that doesn't involve sexual theme or SMUT content.

FreyaRed · Accepted Answer

Yes. I'm for censorship of content that breaks laws like incitement to crime and violence. However criticism shouldn't be censored. On the other hand we have so many protected and privileged groups like "chosen ones", "PDFs", "PoC", "Diverse Religious Nutters"... who can't handle any slightest criticism but social media protects them to arouse low level emotions in majorities. The question is why?

Nikki1989 · Accepted Answer

There is a time and place for censorship. The problem is most platforms get it so wrong. This website is a poster child for that.

LongLiveBillGates · Accepted Answer

Certain things need to be censored. Things like white supremacy homophobia transphobia Holocaust denial and disinformation and conspiracy theories about vaccines 911 climate change etc.

Awesomesauce2005 · Accepted Answer

We need more censorship in kids cartoons to. Make them hilarious 😂

Gamer Bella · Accepted Answer

In the world of gaming and creativity, expressing ourselves is vital. 🎮✨ While some level of censorship is necessary to maintain respectful online spaces, it's important to strike a balance. Over-censoring can stifle creativity and honest expression, especially when it comes to everyday language and harmless art. It's about finding that sweet spot where content can be shared freely while still being respectful. 🤝 Let's embrace diverse voices and viewpoints, just like we do with different gaming genres.

HawkPerception · Answer

Yes and I'm sick of it. Nudity should be censored on social media like Facebook, IG, TikTok, and anywhere that it's not specifically meant for nudity, like OF.

Death threats should be censored. Stuff like saying "I'll find you and kill you and all your loved ones." Stuff on that level should not be tolerated and I'm okay with arresting people that say that kind of stuff online.

But when it comes to opinions on politics, LGBT crap, immigration, masculinity, femininity, and gender norms, the environment, shaming promiscuity, opinions or facts about races... none of which are potentially fatal... they should be allowed. People should be allowed freedom of speech like Elon Musk has allowed on X.

I remember the good ole days on social media when you could call others idiots in the comments or say stuff like "Fuck you" without getting censored. Now, it's bad... even stuff that isn't mentioned with ill intent could get censored and get your account flagged.

The more technology progresses, the less freedom we have over what we say.

jmr2191 · Answer

Depends on whether social media is considered a platform or a publisher. A platform is merely the vehicle by which information is shared- the content is the responsibility of the users, rather than the platform, as the platform does not curate content. A publisher, on the other hand, curates content and therefore, is responsible for the content. Within this framework, responsibility determines the authority to sensor.

That being said, we do live in a culture with certain social norms. In the US, that's where section 230 of the Communications Decency Act comes into play, giving platforms some censorship power. However, this requires robust, self-policing social norms that have been collapsing lately across the western world. I'm not sure there's a direct, objective answer to your question, but rather, it calls out a cultural failing.

CalmUntilAbused · Answer

I definitely agree there is too much censorship in social media, and it's not even about the NSFW content. Honestly, if I even got my hands on those who enforced it, I would [censored] them [censored], [censored] by [censored].

In all seriousness, though, there is far too much censorship out there, and it even went as bad as to get political. You could literally wish death on anyone, as long as that person was on the right. Criticizing anyone on the left, though, even if done in a very subtle, nuanced way, would amount to "hate crime". It got better recently, at least in the USA, but there is still a lot to do in this regard. I wish there was a way to bring freedom of speech to the entirety of the EU, for example. At this point, the EU is most likely worse than China, maybe even worse than North Korea.

jshm2 · Answer

No. Content is content, and like anything using another's platform is subject to ToC and rules.

Too many dimwits scream "censorship" at everything. When in fact very little is censored, and more is actually removed for violating platform rules, more than state laws.

It's platforms, more than government, who decide. Sure government can have a say in some content, but it's usually only things of national security, or law. They couldn't give two shits about what mad conspiracy many have spinning.

ohsheeT · Answer

Ask your self this question when you have a 5 6 .7..8..9..10 year old daughter  I think 1 was 5 or 6 we had just go a TV  And something happen and I asked my dad what are they doing you told me that they had to have censorship. You can't just say anything that you want to on TV.
Can I ask him why And he told me , because it will change the world to a place that we don't want it to be out of control. Look at it know. But I don't watch TV anymore all most 6 years

FunkyMonkee · Answer

WAAAAAAAAYYYYYY the fuck too much!!! Have you SEEN the new list of dirty words?
Kill, dead, murder, suicide, rape, penis, vagina, retarded, gay, sex, and a slew of other words that, until a year or two ago, were just commonly used words that anybody could say, even on religious channels!!

AviatorTom · Answer

I think No, but the censorship that exists is grossly inconsistent. For example, YouTube demonitizes the video if the word "shit" is used (it's one of those words George Carlin identified as words you can't say on TV) yet allows a video of train hitting and killing a person.

SeekerOfTruth007 · Answer

Yes. I live in a country where the founding fathers wanted you to have a right to say anything whatsoever, short of rebellion and insurrection. yet I can't post my own beliefs on the internet, which aren't even different from what Americans held 50 years ago by the way, without getting deleted and banned.

beenherebefore · Answer

I still think there’s not enough censorship.

LiamJHayden · Answer

I am fine with some censorship, especially on sites that allow minors, but often it seems to get too strict, to the point of stifling good exchanges.

itsgreattobewhite · Answer

Definitely. I'm against any censorship. Censorship is for commies.

Alex-Snow · Answer

It has to be kept legal of course and to some extent it has to keep it appropriate for the age group involved

TallMan89 · Answer

Yes, but feminists want everything censored to their thoughts so, we have to agree or be called sexists.

exitseven · Answer

I stay away from social media because of the censorship.

Anonymous · Answer

Free speech is what allowed women to rally for their voting rights. Wild to see women advocating for it now. Soft times make weak people, I guess.

blackeagle007 · Answer

Absolutely. Criticism is part of free speech and no one should get dumped on over that.

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

Yes, though most of social media is harmful, especially to youngsters.

Anonymous · Answer

It's necessary, and there should be more.

SamanthaStevenson · Answer

Absolutely

Anonymous · Answer

Yup no criticism of Israel or migration.

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