Originally Posted by alarmguy
Originally Posted by ZeeOSix
Originally Posted by alarmguy
I believe zeeosix (and the OP) use of the word "censorship" is being used in the wrong spirit of the word, though factually correct.
NORMALLY when we speak of censorship we are talking about government censorship, blocking the flow of information or thoughts. Not individuals, companies and non government entities.
Filtering material from being seen by other is absolutely a form of censorship, just like your example of a gov't blocking flow of information. It's really the same thing, and is not just limited to a gov't.
If you block certain TV channels on your TV from you kids from watching them, then you are censoring what they can see ("blocking the flow of information" - your words).
The definition of censorship mentions nothing about it as being only applicable to governments.
Im sure by now you understand the topic of the OP, no further comment on my part needed. Its getting really silly now.
For the benefit of others late to this thread.
People think of censorship as government restricting access to information,
People do not think of companies or individuals or websites as censorship as you are free to go elsewhere. Only government can prevent you from going elsewhere.
Wendys or ANY other company or individual OR website can decide what information it wants to provide. Its their SERVICE.
A very twisted logic, not sure why, and how, are you trying to convince yourself.
Originally Posted by ZeeOSix
Originally Posted by alarmguy
I believe zeeosix (and the OP) use of the word "censorship" is being used in the wrong spirit of the word, though factually correct.
NORMALLY when we speak of censorship we are talking about government censorship, blocking the flow of information or thoughts. Not individuals, companies and non government entities.
Filtering material from being seen by other is absolutely a form of censorship, just like your example of a gov't blocking flow of information. It's really the same thing, and is not just limited to a gov't.
If you block certain TV channels on your TV from you kids from watching them, then you are censoring what they can see ("blocking the flow of information" - your words).
The definition of censorship mentions nothing about it as being only applicable to governments.
Im sure by now you understand the topic of the OP, no further comment on my part needed. Its getting really silly now.
For the benefit of others late to this thread.
People think of censorship as government restricting access to information,
People do not think of companies or individuals or websites as censorship as you are free to go elsewhere. Only government can prevent you from going elsewhere.
Wendys or ANY other company or individual OR website can decide what information it wants to provide. Its their SERVICE.
A very twisted logic, not sure why, and how, are you trying to convince yourself.