> This isn't some theoretical case of billionaires imposing their worldviews by banning people that we should be tremendously fearful of.
I think you've missed the point. The concern OP raises is that this is no longer theoretical - these few billionaires actually can impose their worldview by controlling speech. In this case, we can all agree that Parler had to go. But the precedent / principle of the issue can be considered separately.
> They're not deciding what is acceptable speech. They're deciding what is acceptable speech for their platforms and services.
This is a distinction without a difference. If the major platforms all ban you, you are silenced. Its time we recognize the power these platforms have.
I think you've missed the point. The concern OP raises is that this is no longer theoretical - these few billionaires actually can impose their worldview by controlling speech. In this case, we can all agree that Parler had to go. But the precedent / principle of the issue can be considered separately.
> They're not deciding what is acceptable speech. They're deciding what is acceptable speech for their platforms and services.
This is a distinction without a difference. If the major platforms all ban you, you are silenced. Its time we recognize the power these platforms have.