okay, fine, i'm just going to say it.

i hate #mastodon.

because

#characterlimit = #dumb

no adequate means of discourse there. induces #inanity. creates and compounds ambiguities and misunderstandings. many instances try to remedy this, with top-down censorship ... very ugly.

it's nice having the space and time and ample headroom of enough characters/words to adequately explain your meaning.


like i posted after experiencing such nefarious "good intentions" suspension (immediately revoked when i appealed by simply asking for explanation of what was "disinformation" about what i'd posted, but there remained a warning for breaking their disinformation rule, and no explanation),

#censorship is a prison
#freespeech is essential
#NoToCensorship
#Censor = #Criminal
We cant do #Science or #Democracy when #Censored
#StayFree #SpeakOut #ExposeCensors
#Educate them of better ways, and why it matters, even (/especially) when it's something you don't like.
#FreeAndFreeAlike
#IMayNotAgreeWithWhatYouSayButIWillDefendYourRightToSayItToMyDeath
#MoreImportantThings

https://media.mastodon.scot/mastodon-scot-public/media_attachments/files/109/437/383/455/417/789/original/07e705fb226bdd44.jpg

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CENSORSHIP IS A PRISON
Online censorship can lead to cruelty and violence in real life
Live free and say #NoToCensorship of free expression online
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