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We're all aware that various social media services or businesses selectively disable accounts for content they deem inappropriate or against their user policies, etc. Basically they're refusing to allow "you" to use their services unless you abide by and agree with their rules or guidelines. Which I'm assuming these types of businesses are legally allowed to do right?
What's the difference in this action versus a brick and mortar place of business refusing to provide "you" services or allow "you" to use their services unless you abide by or are in agreement with their guidelines for services or how they want to run their business?
About a year or so ago Facebook started closing various groups that were facilitating the sale of firearms, ammo and accessories. These various groups all listed their guidelines and disclaimers about abiding by federal and state laws. Yet Facebook decided to play dictator and removed most of the groups. Even many legal businesses were banned or disabled from posting temporarily.
I know there are other means available to facilitate the legal sale of any product . . . I'm just curious how folks see the two situations.
What's the difference in this action versus a brick and mortar place of business refusing to provide "you" services or allow "you" to use their services unless you abide by or are in agreement with their guidelines for services or how they want to run their business?
About a year or so ago Facebook started closing various groups that were facilitating the sale of firearms, ammo and accessories. These various groups all listed their guidelines and disclaimers about abiding by federal and state laws. Yet Facebook decided to play dictator and removed most of the groups. Even many legal businesses were banned or disabled from posting temporarily.
I know there are other means available to facilitate the legal sale of any product . . . I'm just curious how folks see the two situations.