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1. ndr+lh[view] [source] 2025-04-05 19:56:58
>>smnrg+(OP)
Almost every single time speech is limited someone finds a way to weaponize that limitation.

In most jurisdictions there are, at times weaponized, limitations, and that's the tradeoff those jurisdiction landed on.

I don't see how this proposed limitation could produce acceptable weaponizations.

Just think for a second how outlandish these would sound with such limitation in place:

- The ban on "persuasive content" is used to shut down political dissent labeled as "unwanted influence."

- Independent journalists are silenced when their reporting is categorized as "promotional advertising."

- Fundraising for humanitarian causes is outlawed as "solicitation advertising."

- Religious discussions are prohibited as "advertising spiritual beliefs" or "donation to the organized religion."

- Medical awareness campaigns are shut down as "advertising health concerns."

- Environmental activism is criminalized as "advertising eco-agendas."

There would be just no end of these.

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2. taberi+bl[view] [source] 2025-04-05 20:29:06
>>ndr+lh
Right, but they are also weaponising the lack of limitations - advertising is out of control and damaging society. Damned if you do, damned if you don't?
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