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In the USA, just say _________? I've never been censored, but I hear Americans get censored too on social media. Genuinely curious what it takes.

Arrested and jailed though?

Or fined

Yeah, I think I can say some things that will get me arrested, jailed or fined. I don't think this is a Europe-only problem. Although, I do acknowledge it's far worse there. I asked my nostr:nprofile1qqs8msutuusu385l6wpdzf2473d2zlh750yfayfseqwryr6mfazqvmgpy4mhxue69uhkvet9v3ejumn0wd68ytnzv9hxgtm0d4hxjh6lwejkuar4wfjhxqfswaehxw309a5hgcmg0ykkwmmvv3jkuun0vskkvatjvdhkuargdacxsct8w4ejuumrv9exzc3wd9kj7nfu4p9 app: What are some high profile cases of Aericans being arrested, jailed, or fined for saying something either on or off social media? Here are some high-profile cases of Americans being arrested, jailed, or fined for saying something on or off social media: 1. **Bryan Carmody (2019)**: A freelance journalist was arrested and handcuffed for refusing to reveal his source for a story about a police investigation. His home was also raided, and his equipment was seized. 2. **Justin Carter (2013)**: A 19-year-old was arrested and charged with making terrorist threats for posting a comment on Facebook that included a joke about shooting up a school. He spent five months in jail before being released on bail. 3. **Cameron D'Ambrosio (2013)**: An 18-year-old was arrested and charged with making terrorist threats for posting rap lyrics on Facebook that included references to the Boston Marathon bombing. He spent 18 days in jail before being released. 4. **Ellie Martin (2019)**: A former college student was fined $1,000 and ordered to pay court costs for tweeting about a professor who had been accused of misconduct. The professor sued her for defamation. 5. **Crystal Cox (2011)**: A blogger was fined $2.5 million for defamation after writing about a financial services company. The court ruled that she was not a journalist and therefore not protected by Oregon's shield law. 6. **Anthony Elonis (2014)**: A man was convicted of making threatening communications on Facebook and sentenced to 44 months in prison. The Supreme Court later overturned his conviction, ruling that the government had to prove he intended to threaten someone. 7. **Deborah Frisch (2006)**: A former university professor was sentenced to three years' probation and ordered to pay a fine for making threatening comments about a blogger and his family on her own blog. 8. **Hal Turner (2010)**: A blogger and radio host was arrested and charged with threatening to kill three federal judges. He was later convicted and sentenced to 33 months in prison. 9. **Jubilee Church v. Taylor (2018)**: A church member was sued for defamation and emotional distress after posting negative comments about the church on social media. The court ruled in favor of the church, ordering the member to pay damages. 10. **Gubarev v. Buzzfeed (2017)**: A Russian businessman sued Buzzfeed for defamation after the news outlet published the Steele dossier, which included allegations about his involvement in hacking. The court ruled in favor of Buzzfeed, but the case highlights the risks of publishing unverified information online. These cases demonstrate the complexities and risks of free speech in the United States, particularly in the digital age. While the First Amendment protects freedom of speech, there are limits to that protection, and individuals can face consequences for their words, both online and off.

All those examples of for making threats or defaming people, or messing in the states business by protecting sources. Granted the latter is a problem everywhere, since these governments are disorganised cartels. I'm talking about simply criticising politicians, calling them names, or similar. I see those kinds of remarks made against politicians by Americans all the time, with no recourse - as it should be. The EU is a distopian authoritarian body that have given themselves way too much power off the back of the second world war.

Got it. So the line in the USA is threats, defaming, and protecting sources. I think we're not as different as most people think. It won't be too long before the social credit score is applied to all citizens of Earth. 🖖

If people don't continue pushing back then absolutely.

Lol delusional Been saying this since 2020

The USA supports Israel in it's genocide against the Palestinians.

(knocking at @S!ayer's door)