Hacker News Censorship
Comments debating whether moderation or content removal on Hacker News constitutes censorship, with users demanding explanations and accusing the platform of hypocrisy.
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Explain how this is censorship.
Is this related to censorship in any way?
Turns out the censors don't like to be censored.
Can somebody explain me: How's that not censorship?
This is what censorship looks like.
That's a form of censorship
"Due to censorship, we're going to censor"
Are you suggesting censorship might be an issue?
Could you help me understand how that isn't censorship, with more steps?
Please explain how it is not censorship.