Perhaps because I grew up in a family with diverse political views, I’ve never understood the need to cut off those with differing opinions. It does seem to be a growing problem, maybe because so many of us ensconce ourselves in our own partisan echo chambers.
I do think mashnut makes a good point however. Businesses have a right to regulate speech on their platforms and I do think the threats from both Dems and Reps may contribute to more posts being deleted and accounts pulled. I don’t think this is a good thing. I’d prefer Twitter let Trump keep posting and if they feel the need to present a warning about false info, fine.
Republicans are the ones who tried to attach the repeal of section 230 to the stimulus. The goal was to make platforms liable for the content they host. It was clear to everyone paying attention that the outcome of that would be Twitter and the other social media platforms aggressively culling any posts that were anywhere near legal trouble, calling for violence definitely fits that bill. My point is a petty one, the Republicans pushes for something without ever considering it might have consequences for them too, I’m not inclined to feel particularly sorry that Twitter and Facebook listened to them.