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Sounds like the social media companies are getting it their way either way. We're not responsible for the content posted on our platforms but if the federal government urges us to ban somebody we will do it even though we're not responsible for the content on our platforms.

So at one moment they're claiming no responsibility and yet at another moment they'll do the bidding of the federal government in removing perfectly legal content.

Here I am trying to use logic and reason, silly me.

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May 18, 2023·edited May 18, 2023

The legal issues involved are highly complex, but if I understand it correctly, the bottom line is that operators of social-media platforms seek immunity from these kinds of lawsuits on freedom-of-speech grounds, while at the same time claiming the right to restrict speech on those platforms?

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BS suits like this could be the thing that torpedoes independent media. "That video you showed caused this disaster. Pay me a zillion dollars!"

Sadly, the courts are almost as political as the politicians these days.

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I Like Yelling COVID !

In A Crowded Movie Theater.

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"Cancel culture isn't real because the people we're totally trying to cancel won't stay dead."

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God Speed Alex. I am rooting for you. Free speech needs a win.

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Alex I think you are missing the bigger story from the Supreme Court today, the Gorsuch comments on lockdowns etc. Read them it sounds very much like he is talking about your case.

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Panic ! Panic ! Panic !

In The Private Jet Cabins.

The Wealthy Are Past The Point

Where They Are Scared Shitless

That The Joe’s And Josephine’s

Throughout The World

Are Going To Cut Their Heads Off.

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..."Like Berenson v Biden." BOOM!!! [insert pic of Alex wearing the MLG sunglasses]

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I just learned this week about a case where a doctor successfully sued a journalist for libel when the journalist said the doctor’s methods were killing people. The court fined the journalist the largest fine in state history!

The doctor’s court-approved remedy? Bloodletting!

More here:

https://gaty.substack.com/p/americas-mental-health-crisis-does

So I know this is cold comfort, but even if the courts eventually rule against you, at least trust that posterity won’t!

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I Am Often Criticized

For Not Giving A Voice To Liberals.

Here Goes …

“ I Don’t Care If It’s True “

“ It Should Be True “

“ And That’s Good Enough For Me “

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So "arm’s length, passive, and largely indifferent" is the key here. Mr. Berenson was able to show that the little bird was anything but. I think this means we have to challenge all that is wrong on the internet in order to get our day in court. The censorship hasn't stopped it's just hiding a little better

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I think the Court is saying that Google, et. al. are not responsible for actions taken by a third party.

For example, if someone doesn't like my comment on Alex's Substack and comes to my house and punches me in the nose, Alex IS NOT liable.

But, if, even at the behest of the government, Alex comes to my house and punches me in the nose, Alex IS liable.

I don't think we'll know we are totally screwed until a case comes to the Court alleging damage done BY Google, et.al. and loses.

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Definitely food for thought. Promoting violence isn’t synonymous with reporting facts that are inconvenient to corporate wealth.

I have not seen the videos in question though either. I try to formulate opinions based on my experience and interpretation which is rarely an “expert” one though the “experts” often seem more like cheer leaders and/or sycophants.

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