Why some Jewish people disagree with the Twitter boycott to protest antisemitic comments

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We’re not exactly adept at dealing with bigotry online yet.  But there’s a (perhaps misguided) expectation that prominent people who spew hatred on public platforms will see themselves curtailed (a

But there’s a expectation that prominent people who spew hatred on public platforms will see themselves curtailed .

 

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Racist comments by a black man are banned but it is so easy to substitute his remarks as being made by Israeli politicians it it becomes okay

Is that because they own Twitter?

Silencing views you dont like, does'nt work Its better to knock down their ideas with reason, logic & critical thinking. To be seen to do this publicly allows individuals, & spectators, to correct their position & understand their mistakes. - Censorship is bad for society.

Where was twitter boycott when antisemites were sending abusive tweets to Rabbi Sacks a few months ago? When I tried to intervene I was hounded too. Reported to Twitter and all he got was a slap on the wrist

There is no excuse to censor anyone, especially on a public forum like the internet where you can call them out for being ignorant.

If one person is offended, it should not be allowed.

They are smart. Better to know where the enemy is, what they are saying

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