Derek Ross on Nostr: One of the most controversial aspects of centralized, legacy social media is the ...
One of the most controversial aspects of centralized, legacy social media is the practice of deplatforming. This is when users are removed from the platform, often without transparency or a clear appeals process.
In some cases, users have been permanently banned with little to no explanation. When executed without clear guidelines, it can also be used to silence voices, creating a chilling effect on free speech.
I may dislike TikTok, but I understand that a government ban is effectively mass deplatforming of an entire nation. This upcoming ban showcases once again the need for decentralized social communication, a need for an open alternative, a need for Nostr.
In some cases, users have been permanently banned with little to no explanation. When executed without clear guidelines, it can also be used to silence voices, creating a chilling effect on free speech.
I may dislike TikTok, but I understand that a government ban is effectively mass deplatforming of an entire nation. This upcoming ban showcases once again the need for decentralized social communication, a need for an open alternative, a need for Nostr.