Can we tame the social media monster without snuffing out free speech?
Incitement is rightly a crime offline and online. But no law can put an end to hate. And trying to do so may make things worse
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Incitement is rightly a crime offline and online. But no law can put an end to hate. And trying to do so may make things worse
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Instead of fixing the serious problems with its coverage, the corporation has hit out at legitimate criticism
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User moderation provides a compelling alternative to government regulation
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