InfernoTouch · 41-45, M
Free speech was hit by the left a long time ago. It's just the rights turn now.
Tucker Carlson (Fox News, 2023) – Lost his primetime Fox slot after years of progressive criticism; Fox said it was a business/legal decision, but left-wing pressure contributed to advertiser boycotts.
Roseanne Barr (2018, still carried into 2020 debates) – Show canceled after tweets widely condemned as racist.
J.K. Rowling backlash (2020–present) – Boycotts and attempts to de-platform due to her views on gender and trans issues.
Dave Chappelle (Netflix specials, 2021–2023) – Repeated campaigns to cancel his shows for jokes about transgender people (though Netflix resisted).
Joe Rogan (Spotify, 2022) – Progressive pressure for de-platforming over COVID misinformation and resurfaced slurs; Spotify kept him but removed some episodes.
Gina Carano (The Mandalorian, 2021) – Fired by Disney/Lucasfilm after social media posts compared political divides to Nazi Germany and mocked gender pronouns.
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Brands, Monuments, & Media Content
Dr. Seuss books (2021) – Six titles pulled by the publisher for racist imagery after activist/academic pressure.
Mr. Potato Head (2021) – Rebranded as “Potato Head” after gender-neutrality debates.
Aunt Jemima / Uncle Ben’s / Land O’ Lakes rebrands (2020–2021) – Packaging and mascots retired after campaigns against racial stereotypes.
Statues & monuments (2020 peak, George Floyd protests) – Removal of Confederate statues, Columbus monuments, and others linked to racism/colonialism.
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Academia & Public Figures
Jordan Peterson campus talks (2018–2022) – Repeated cancellations or protests at universities.
Charles Murray, Milo Yiannopoulos, Ann Coulter, Ben Shapiro – Multiple disinvitations or protests at colleges, mostly from left-leaning groups.
J.K. Rowling invited talks and events canceled after staff or activist pushback.
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Sports & Miscellaneous
Washington Redskins / Cleveland Indians names – Changed to Commanders (2020–2022) and Guardians (2021) after activist and progressive pressure.
Kanye West (Ye, 2022) – Boycotts and cutting of brand deals (though his antisemitic remarks united left and right in condemnation).
Canceling certain comedians or commentators on college tours for politically incorrect jokes.
Tucker Carlson (Fox News, 2023) – Lost his primetime Fox slot after years of progressive criticism; Fox said it was a business/legal decision, but left-wing pressure contributed to advertiser boycotts.
Roseanne Barr (2018, still carried into 2020 debates) – Show canceled after tweets widely condemned as racist.
J.K. Rowling backlash (2020–present) – Boycotts and attempts to de-platform due to her views on gender and trans issues.
Dave Chappelle (Netflix specials, 2021–2023) – Repeated campaigns to cancel his shows for jokes about transgender people (though Netflix resisted).
Joe Rogan (Spotify, 2022) – Progressive pressure for de-platforming over COVID misinformation and resurfaced slurs; Spotify kept him but removed some episodes.
Gina Carano (The Mandalorian, 2021) – Fired by Disney/Lucasfilm after social media posts compared political divides to Nazi Germany and mocked gender pronouns.
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Brands, Monuments, & Media Content
Dr. Seuss books (2021) – Six titles pulled by the publisher for racist imagery after activist/academic pressure.
Mr. Potato Head (2021) – Rebranded as “Potato Head” after gender-neutrality debates.
Aunt Jemima / Uncle Ben’s / Land O’ Lakes rebrands (2020–2021) – Packaging and mascots retired after campaigns against racial stereotypes.
Statues & monuments (2020 peak, George Floyd protests) – Removal of Confederate statues, Columbus monuments, and others linked to racism/colonialism.
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Academia & Public Figures
Jordan Peterson campus talks (2018–2022) – Repeated cancellations or protests at universities.
Charles Murray, Milo Yiannopoulos, Ann Coulter, Ben Shapiro – Multiple disinvitations or protests at colleges, mostly from left-leaning groups.
J.K. Rowling invited talks and events canceled after staff or activist pushback.
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Sports & Miscellaneous
Washington Redskins / Cleveland Indians names – Changed to Commanders (2020–2022) and Guardians (2021) after activist and progressive pressure.
Kanye West (Ye, 2022) – Boycotts and cutting of brand deals (though his antisemitic remarks united left and right in condemnation).
Canceling certain comedians or commentators on college tours for politically incorrect jokes.
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JSul3 · 70-79
@InfernoTouch
"Biden even said Facebook was killing people by allowing anti vaccine posts."
Yes because using bleach or
hydroxychloroquine or ivermectin were such wonderful options to the Covid vaccine (sarcasm, if you can't tell) which I will remind you that Trump and his family gladly took.
Public safety and heath matter in a pandemic.
"Biden even said Facebook was killing people by allowing anti vaccine posts."
Yes because using bleach or
hydroxychloroquine or ivermectin were such wonderful options to the Covid vaccine (sarcasm, if you can't tell) which I will remind you that Trump and his family gladly took.
Public safety and heath matter in a pandemic.
InfernoTouch · 41-45, M
@JSul3 Look, let’s be real here. Trump making cracks about Fallon or Meyers being “next” is him doing what he always does, venting and taking shots at critics. That is not the same thing as the federal government leaning on private companies with the weight of the presidency behind it. He never ordered the FCC to censor anyone, and he never had a government board created to police speech.
On the other hand, Biden’s own Surgeon General, Press Secretary, and the President himself publicly admitted they were in direct contact with social media companies to get posts taken down. That is exactly what the Missouri v Biden lawsuit is about, and a federal judge already ruled the administration crossed First Amendment lines. The White House can spin it however they want, but when government officials are “encouraging” platforms while holding regulatory power over them, it stops being a friendly suggestion.
And yes, public safety matters, but let’s not pretend the “truth” was always settled. Plenty of things that were once labeled misinformation ended up being admitted later, like the lab leak theory or questions about vaccine effectiveness over time. The vaccine stops transmission.” False.
“Two doses and done.” Turned into endless boosters.
“Safe for everyone.” Then came myocarditis, clot risks, and pulled vaccines.
“No mandates.” Yet people lost jobs and students were expelled.
Silencing debate did not make people trust the system more, it made them suspicious.
Bottom line is this. Trump complained about comedians, but Biden’s team actually pressured companies and used the federal government’s weight to control what Americans could or could not say online. That is a huge difference, the precedent was set and pretending they are the same just does not hold up.
In regards to Trump and his family and even used them himself, wether that's true or not doesn't matter at all. Everyone is free to seek their own medical treatment however they like to each their own. the point here that we're talking about isn’t whether those treatments were effective. The main argument here is about free speech and whether government pressure on media or platforms crosses a line
That is where I will leave it. Nice chatting with ya have a good day
On the other hand, Biden’s own Surgeon General, Press Secretary, and the President himself publicly admitted they were in direct contact with social media companies to get posts taken down. That is exactly what the Missouri v Biden lawsuit is about, and a federal judge already ruled the administration crossed First Amendment lines. The White House can spin it however they want, but when government officials are “encouraging” platforms while holding regulatory power over them, it stops being a friendly suggestion.
And yes, public safety matters, but let’s not pretend the “truth” was always settled. Plenty of things that were once labeled misinformation ended up being admitted later, like the lab leak theory or questions about vaccine effectiveness over time. The vaccine stops transmission.” False.
“Two doses and done.” Turned into endless boosters.
“Safe for everyone.” Then came myocarditis, clot risks, and pulled vaccines.
“No mandates.” Yet people lost jobs and students were expelled.
Silencing debate did not make people trust the system more, it made them suspicious.
Bottom line is this. Trump complained about comedians, but Biden’s team actually pressured companies and used the federal government’s weight to control what Americans could or could not say online. That is a huge difference, the precedent was set and pretending they are the same just does not hold up.
In regards to Trump and his family and even used them himself, wether that's true or not doesn't matter at all. Everyone is free to seek their own medical treatment however they like to each their own. the point here that we're talking about isn’t whether those treatments were effective. The main argument here is about free speech and whether government pressure on media or platforms crosses a line
That is where I will leave it. Nice chatting with ya have a good day
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Roundandroundwego · 61-69
Free speech is for populations who have a public internet with net neutrality.
You knew that! That's why you don't need the public to do public anything.
You knew that! That's why you don't need the public to do public anything.
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idontcareok · 70-79, M
JSul3 · 70-79
@idontcareok Why waste your time then?
Attention span shortage?
Attention span shortage?
sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M