We’re not the same
We’re not the same
Should’ve said so from the beginning!
Should’ve said so from the beginning!
If that was the case the gov would have to guarantee me access to the app.
The argument that Americans 1A rights are restricted by time, place, or manner by losing tiktok is absurd.
If that was the case the gov would have to guarantee me access to the app.
The argument that Americans 1A rights are restricted by time, place, or manner by losing tiktok is absurd.
It seems like you got a motte and Bailey situation going on every time I’m asking for clarification.
It seems like you got a motte and Bailey situation going on every time I’m asking for clarification.
Because moderation and algorithms is solely the domain of the company itself.
Because moderation and algorithms is solely the domain of the company itself.
But it seems you’re conflating free speech absolutism, with 1A.
1A doesn’t guarantee you the means of communication. It guarantees that the government can’t prevent you from speaking.
But it seems you’re conflating free speech absolutism, with 1A.
1A doesn’t guarantee you the means of communication. It guarantees that the government can’t prevent you from speaking.
Speech isn’t being targeted based on content.
The government has significant interest, because spying.
It’s narrowly tailored, they aren’t banning all socials.
And their are alternatives channels of communication. Other social sites and media
Speech isn’t being targeted based on content.
The government has significant interest, because spying.
It’s narrowly tailored, they aren’t banning all socials.
And their are alternatives channels of communication. Other social sites and media
But for the sake of argument, let say there is evidence of Chinese spying.
What are those 1A implications? You’ve yet to clearly articulate what those are.
But for the sake of argument, let say there is evidence of Chinese spying.
What are those 1A implications? You’ve yet to clearly articulate what those are.
There is no 1A issue.
There is no 1A issue.
To use a newspaper as an example. What the US gov is arguing is that tiktok, the newspaper, is a front so it’s journalists (algorithms) can spy for China.
To use a newspaper as an example. What the US gov is arguing is that tiktok, the newspaper, is a front so it’s journalists (algorithms) can spy for China.
Your argument is analogous to saying the government should ensure the paper and pen factory remain open so you can write.
1A doesn’t provide or ensure the means of speech. It’s only Meant to guarantee the government won’t infringe upon it.
Your argument is analogous to saying the government should ensure the paper and pen factory remain open so you can write.
1A doesn’t provide or ensure the means of speech. It’s only Meant to guarantee the government won’t infringe upon it.
You would have no less speech the day after TikTok is banned than from the day prior.
You would have no less speech the day after TikTok is banned than from the day prior.
Foreign agents act for foreign governments.
Foreign agents act for foreign governments.
I’ve personally been trying to understand the 1A argument since the proposed ban became an issue.
I’ve personally been trying to understand the 1A argument since the proposed ban became an issue.
My experience was years ago, so I may try again when I get the chance.
My experience was years ago, so I may try again when I get the chance.
Am I wrong?
I plain disagree with the “limiting speech” part. Which is why I asked how?
Am I wrong?
I plain disagree with the “limiting speech” part. Which is why I asked how?