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Are Content Approvals A Form Of Censorship?
Content approvals are becoming a more common form of censorship. Even if you are regularly approved, the fact that your content needs to be reviewed at all is the issue. https://lbry.tv/@ScottCBusiness:4/content-approvals:d https://youtu.be/JIpSJFZ9uMU It’s impossible for someone in a manual review to always be unbiased and as such, I’ve run into many situations where this has become a problem on various platforms. I’d like to specifically talk about these platforms and then cover content approvals in general in how they affect creators and free speech. **Brighteon – Content approvals** **Trybe – Content approvals** **Cos.tv – Content approvals** **YouTube – Community strike – Retroactive blacklist for content** **Vimeo & Dailymotion – Banned** The ethos behind most alternative social platforms, crypto-monetized and blockchain platforms is typically one of freedom and decentralization. So, the entire idea of needing to have your content approved goes against these values and does not align with what most people are looking for on these platforms. I will not recommend nor endorse a platform that has content approvals. Even if it’s coming from a good place, it creates the opportunity for abuse to happen. This is amplified the more centralized a platform is. The best example of a fully decentralized platform to lead as an example to aim for is the Hive network. What do you think of content approvals? What platforms do you prefer? Is this a form of censorship? Let me know what you think about this in the comments below and don’t forget to subscribe! ***Disclaimer: This is not financial advice and is purely for entertainment purposes. What you see, hear, or read is my personal opinion, and any statements made are based on my views and should not be misconstrued as fact. My crypto portfolio may or may not be simulated*** **👥 Support Me & Follow Me Elsewhere 👥** 👉 http://www.scottcbusiness.com Ask questions in my Telegram: https://t.me/cryptoandthings You can find all my cryptocurrency addresses on https://cointr.ee/scottcbusiness You can find all of my referral links here: https://linktr.ee/scottcbusiness
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In all honesty, it's definitely a refined less politically incorrect way of censoring
exactly
Hello, my friend, You are right. Freedom of expression does not need individuals or tribes to approve your content to be viewed on any platform. You need mature people who publish with responsibility and respect, not only for others but also for themselves. The example you cited is very appropriate. In #Hive, you have total freedom to publish whatever you want, as long as you do not violate the basic norms of the communities. Although, there will be those who fail to comply and behave improperly. I think it is foolish behavior, to leave an indelible mark, well, as long as the blockchain exists, that could incriminate him in the future. It is not about self-censorship. No. If there is an uncomfortable truth to tell. Well, let it be said, without fear. It is the risk of being really free, without being hostile to others. I am against the politically correct when it comes to human dignity such as freedom of expression, which is the issue you raise here. Without forgetting the other universally accepted rights that are now being questioned under the banner of progress and subjective ethics. Greetings.
You're right my friend, you need people to post according to the rules
> "I will not recommend nor endorse a platform that has content approvals. " --- Those words are the magic keys to the kingdom of credibility.
I think that is a problem with centralized media. They have to be on the safe side of the government so the company is not at risk.
the short answer is... yes
This is just like the case of Facebook Fact-Checkers which they admitted that they were not really fact-checkers but they were just giving out their own opinions.
Blogging platforms either don't have qualified reviewers, or the reviewers (editors) don't give time to read/review the submissions. These platforms mostly have binary "Accept and "Don't accept" keys to click. So, it is nothing but censorship. I fully agree with you.
Yeah 100%, thanks for your feedback.
On a related issue, this is why Flipstarter remains primarily a tool that anyone can use. Even if a platform appears that uses the technology, you still have the option to campaign if gatekeepers don't like you.
That's pretty cool, good to know.
To be completely honest,sites with content approval has been a total turn off for me,but on the other hand I do think it's a form of censorship without most of us even knowing