Cancel culture is running rough shod across freedom of speech and expression.
Are we being trained to be less accepting of difference of opinion.
Across history, it was always the pioneers who thought differently from the crowd of group thinkers that changed the world for the better.
Are we moving towards George Orwell’s 1984 depiction of “The ministry of truth”
Should we be worried.
The winners of wars are the ones who write the history.
Freedom of speech is fine, what is unacceptable is using this to attack others, whether through sexuality, race, creed etc.
You of all people raise the question of difference of opinion, your posts, rants, and general language shows that you certainly don't accept others opinions or viewpoints, so how ironic of you to suggest it.
Lots of people are using this 1984 analogy, which proves you've never read the book. The book isn't actually about Big Brother, or the various ministries within the book. Yes they are integral to the story, but it's not actually what the book is about. Much like Animal Farm isn't actually about the farm. But im sure you knew that right
@silverdale
Musk hasn't bought twitter yet, the deal is under review for various reasons. With any acqusition of this nature, it's not like walking into a shop and walking out with what you want.
Musk actually said he would consider letting trump back on, this is a bold marketing move, and will generate traffic and users to the site. Very clever marketing from Musk and his team. Nothing more.
You mention social media, and people posting insults etc. How far are we letting this go? Would it be ok for me to call you a pedophile or a rapist, or muderer across the internet with no evidence, make posts and social groups about it. Tell all your neighbours etc? But it's only words right? It's just a petty comment right?
From your last sentence, you just sound like a horrible person. Why do you feel the need to say that to someone, why belittle them? What are you hoping to attain from saying it? Does it make you feel better because you've said those things to that person. Make you feel better about your own inadequacies? Because, let's be honest we all have them. How would you like it, if that was your son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter, wife, mother etc. Or would that be different then too, as it directly affects you.
I've been part of the internet long enough to see the cesspool of existence it's now become. Don't get me wrong the cesspool always existed, but the majority of people were helpful, nice, willing to share. Now it's about trolling, making themselves feel better, dragging others down to their level, just for that 2 mins of fame or pleasure, and watching other peoples anguish and hurt.
How far are we taking this disagreement thing without laws? What other laws should we not adhere too? Or not recognise?
I don't honestly think i've ever seen such antiquated posts or viewpoints on this forum for sometime, and I am saddened by the posts lately. We used to be such a great community, where discussions were had, information was shared, and people became friends. Now it just seems to be a way of attacking people anonymously for your own pleasure.
You’re silence would suggest it’s a yes.
