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The case for deplatforming extremists

Recode Daily

Recode

Society & Culture, Science, Technology

4.61.3K Ratings

🗓️ 27 January 2021

⏱️ 9 minutes

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How social media bans are actually very effective at fighting extremism and why blocking Trump and other extremists from posting on social media is not a violation of the First Amendment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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5G access requires a 5G capable device in a 5G coverage area. Platforming, the act of permanently taking away a user's access to social media platforms

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is not a new concept, but the high profile deplatforming of Donald Trump has brought

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new scrutiny to that practice.

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After platforms banned Trump, lots of conservatives and liberals are questioning

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whether this is some violation of free speech.

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But what this debate often misses or overlooks is the truth about

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de-platforming, that social media bands actually can be pretty good at fighting

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