Darkover
Archangel
- Jul 29, 2021
- 5,653
i am leaving this website for good had enough of the censorship i have encounter during my time here
Censorship isn't about "protecting" people or "safeguarding" society—it's about control. Strip away the sugarcoated justifications, and censorship is nothing more than an admission of weakness from those in power. It's the go-to move for governments, corporations, and self-appointed moral guardians who are terrified of ideas they can't defeat in the open.
At its core, censorship is an insult to human intelligence. It says: You can't be trusted to think for yourself. You might see something dangerous, or—worse—start questioning the status quo. The censors don't believe in your judgment; they want to make it for you.
Censorship creates a culture of fear and self-censorship, a poisonous environment where people second-guess every word, every joke, every half-formed opinion. Instead of encouraging open debate, it teaches silence and submission. And it's never enough for the censors—they always want more power, more topics off-limits, more words erased from existence.
Historically, censorship has always been on the wrong side of history. It's the tool of dictators, zealots, and fragile ideologies. Galileo was censored for saying the Earth moves. Writers have been burned, jailed, and silenced for speaking uncomfortable truths. In the digital age, entire platforms and conversations disappear at the whim of unseen moderators or government "requests"—one click and the evidence is gone.
Let's be real: censorship isn't about safety. It's about laziness. Instead of addressing the roots of "harmful" ideas, it tries to bury them. But ideas don't die in the dark—they fester, grow distorted, and come back stronger. If you truly believe your worldview is right, you shouldn't need to muzzle the opposition. Truth survives scrutiny; lies need silence.
So, next time someone argues for more censorship, remember: they're not trying to make you safer. They're trying to make themselves safer—from your thoughts, your questions, and your voice. Don't let them win.
Censorship isn't about "protecting" people or "safeguarding" society—it's about control. Strip away the sugarcoated justifications, and censorship is nothing more than an admission of weakness from those in power. It's the go-to move for governments, corporations, and self-appointed moral guardians who are terrified of ideas they can't defeat in the open.
At its core, censorship is an insult to human intelligence. It says: You can't be trusted to think for yourself. You might see something dangerous, or—worse—start questioning the status quo. The censors don't believe in your judgment; they want to make it for you.
Censorship creates a culture of fear and self-censorship, a poisonous environment where people second-guess every word, every joke, every half-formed opinion. Instead of encouraging open debate, it teaches silence and submission. And it's never enough for the censors—they always want more power, more topics off-limits, more words erased from existence.
Historically, censorship has always been on the wrong side of history. It's the tool of dictators, zealots, and fragile ideologies. Galileo was censored for saying the Earth moves. Writers have been burned, jailed, and silenced for speaking uncomfortable truths. In the digital age, entire platforms and conversations disappear at the whim of unseen moderators or government "requests"—one click and the evidence is gone.
Let's be real: censorship isn't about safety. It's about laziness. Instead of addressing the roots of "harmful" ideas, it tries to bury them. But ideas don't die in the dark—they fester, grow distorted, and come back stronger. If you truly believe your worldview is right, you shouldn't need to muzzle the opposition. Truth survives scrutiny; lies need silence.
So, next time someone argues for more censorship, remember: they're not trying to make you safer. They're trying to make themselves safer—from your thoughts, your questions, and your voice. Don't let them win.
