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Where can we find instances that support freedom of speech? (lemmy.org)

submitted 1 month ago by wellymelly@lemmy.org to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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[-] MuttMutt@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

If you feel that instance are not free enough you can roll your own.

When you do that you have control over everything. Be aware that your host may have rules about what can be held on their hardware so if you truly want free speech and say anything you want you will need to self host. On top of that most ISP's will have rules about what can be transmitted on their network so you will need to find an ISP or colocation farm that doesn't have those pesky rules...

Here is a post to get you started https://lemmy.world/post/993816

Good luck in your journey.

[-] zxqwas@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

They all support freedom of speech they agree with.

You can start your own instance if you feel like they are too restrictive.

[-] flamingo_pinyata@sopuli.xyz 3 points 1 month ago

Unmoderated instances never last for long

[-] Iconoclast@feddit.uk 1 points 1 month ago

Freedom of speech means freedom from prosecution if you say something unpopular - not that other people have to like or tolerate it. Getting banned or having your comments removed doesn't infringe on your freedom of speech. When you join someone else's instance, they're free to moderate it however they want. If you disagree with their moderation practices, you can always create your own instance.

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