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		s__s on July 6, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Injunction issued in case about social media press... Yelling fire in a crowded theatre is only illegal when you know for sure there is no fire and are intentionally trying to cause panic and death.

2OEH8eoCRo0 on July 6, 2023 | [–]

It's more akin to yelling that there isn't a fire when there is and avoiding all evidence so you can claim ignorance.

1970-01-01 on July 6, 2023 | [–]

Yes, disinformation is not free speech. Misinformation can be allowed, however amplification of it cannot.

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