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I can understand why Google, as an engine, should err towards neutrality of information, without arbitrating even hideous content.

But I've never really understand why social networks can't, or shouldn't, say "This is the type of community we are, and what content we find acceptable."




Because Facebook, unlike say a subreddit, is not a a community formed around a certain topic. There is no 'we' in particular.


Isn’t the “we” whoever developed and hosts the service?

The idea that you can only limit a community if it’s dedicated to a specific topic is non-sensical.


I am not sure if I understand your argument.

If whoever develops and hosts the service gets to limit what is allowed, then why Google shouldn’t censor its search results?


>or shouldn't, say "This is the type of community we are,

Well, for starters, they're not communities. And people shouldn't lie.




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