Matt Taibbi

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Score 18
11/12/2024, 3:34:53 PM
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BlakeStBums
@BlakeStBums
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@mtaibbi @walterkirn do we draw a line? The “yelling fire in a theatre” thing is tired but it has merit.
Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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I’ll answer by joining my colleague @walterkirn in not using that stupid word anymore. Instead I’ll say being for free speech and the First Amendment is good, while federal agencies seeking to regulate speech are bad and unconstitutional.
BlakeStBums
@BlakeStBums
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@mtaibbi Help me understand why being against disinformation is bad?

The statement 'It’s also wrong. Look it up.' is part of a broader conversation about free speech and disinformation, which are public issues. The tone is corrective and suggests that the previous statement is factually incorrect, urging the other party to verify the information.

  1. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement does not engage in constructive criticism or dialogue. It dismisses the previous point without providing evidence or reasoning, which could be seen as a minor violation of engaging in constructive dialogue. [-1]
  2. Principle 5:
    I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
    The statement implies that the previous statement is incorrect but does not provide any correction or clarification, which is a minor violation of acknowledging and correcting mistakes. [-1]
  3. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement is part of a discussion on free speech, a public issue, but it does not substantively contribute to the dialogue, which is a minor violation of using one's platform responsibly. [-1]