Comment Comment by Canada Let's stop repeating this word "moderate" when what we're talking about is censorship.Moderation is what happens here on HN: Admins have some policies to keep the conversation on track, users voluntarily submit to them.Censorship is when a third party uses coercion to force admins to submit to them and remove posts against their will.Durov has been arrested for refusing to implement censorship, not for anything concerning moderation. parent Canada 2 years ago
Moderation is what happens here on HN: Admins have some policies to keep the conversation on track, users voluntarily submit to them.
Censorship is when a third party uses coercion to force admins to submit to them and remove posts against their will.
Durov has been arrested for refusing to implement censorship, not for anything concerning moderation.