During an X Space we were discussing about the state of social media. A lot of people are very upset that they can't get their opinions through, some that are shadow banned, others that are being used for propaganda. Others that don't really care about their costumers. As I commonly say on these topics, is all about nuances.
People convince themselves that X is a platform for free speech. Is not, it never was and I don't think that was the goal from the people that created these platforms. And falling for that narrative is more your fault than any other you can blame it. There are software and platforms for free speech, the internet itself is a platform for speech, but you have to carry the cost of your speech.
If you really are serious of not being censored, there are uncensorable technology and websites that can give you that. And if you care, you should invest into owning such platforms. The problem is thinking you are the owner of someone else platform to do whatever you want with it, hence the artwork. You are railing up people in someone else house, and as such, if you don't behave, expect to be dealt with. You are far from being a victim, you just overstay your welcome.
Just like a drunk guy being thrown out of the bar, people that don't comply, or start making a fuss or just attract too much bad vibes to the platform will be kicked off. Is the same with neighborhoods, businesses, or any other place that you are not the owner.
It seems simple, but a lot of people want to feel like somehow because other people do it, they should also be allowed, or they think that the owner suddenly changed his mind, or that because he claims to be inclusive and his platform is for free speech somewhat means it can't be moderated. Just like yelling 'fire' in a crowded place, is up to the owner of the platform to make it true.
Donald Trump understood that, and held an open source platform to hold all his tweets. He installed a version of mastodon and built his own community. Tweeted his heart content and can't blame anyone else for his voice being banned.
I would even go one step further, there are platforms that do address the free speech part and that nobody seems to want to be on. Platforms like I2P, Freenet and Tor.
This is an example of true platforms that advocate freedom of speech and that nobody will hold you for your ideas and or mission on the web. I am sure that whatever you think of X or how governments want X. Most people would be on those platforms. So the idea that free speech is free, you better realize that you are a costumer until you are the one hosting your own data. Then you are the owner.
I won't get into I2P or Tor, since I want to keep this article small. But I just want to share my views on how social media is currently being looked at and how it should really be taken. If you are interested in total freedom and hosting your node and such, then AI and other tools to help you do exactly that.
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