It looks like this was partially inspired by RPGnet’s decision last year:
It’s not impossible for a general-interest site to take a stand against white supremacy or a regime that supports it, by the way. This just came to my attention.
Here’s the full text:
The following policy announcement is the result of over a year of serious debate by the moderation team. The decision is as close to unanimous as we ever get. It will not be the subject of further debate. We have fully considered the downsides and ultimately decided we have to stay true to our values. We will …
I hope this trend continues. As the 2020 election approaches, sites that aren’t about political debate need to start considering if they want to to be remembered as enabling fascists.
ETA: obligatory for these topics:
This is a thread to discuss the limits of free speech, both legal and moral, the consequences, both legal and social, and the best way to fight hate speech. I ask that everyone acknowledge that we all oppose hate speech, but we sometimes differ on what we see as the best way to fight it.
There will also inevitably be some disagreement on what constitutes a threat under current laws in various countries, and what practically constitutes a material threat irrespective of laws. I ask that everyone…
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