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Posted by: Ksihkehe - 02-16-2025, 07:24 AM - Forum: Announcements
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The topic of posting your own content from other sites and platforms often comes up on forums and I've seen the question asked elsewhere. If you're producing content on YouTube or Rumble, if you have a Substack or X account, or if you'd like to give your own material from other sites a new life, MPP is a place that you can do that.
For ATS and DI refugees that may have threads they'd like to breathe new life into, I'd suggest rolling them out over time to prevent a flood of threads all at once that don't get quite enough attention. You can update your OPs and link to the discussion on the other sites, but you can't copy the materials other people posted there. Some of these threads may be more informational, perhaps they were written as a resource. These threads are great too and MPP values your work, no matter where you posted it first. As long as you still retain copyright, you can post it here.
If you produce free content elsewhere, we want to hear about it. I will always love long form discussion where we can dig into topics, but we live in a multimedia world. Some things are better in a video, or spoken aloud, or in a data table. I can only speak for myself, but I like supporting the content of people I know and who are from my community. You get clicks, passive subs, maybe somebody buys from your store... just don't link directly to crap people have to pay for.
This came up in relation to something else I'm working on, so I thought it would be a good time to post a thread on it. When ATS wanted to become its own media empire the content restrictions may have seemed like they made sense, but the world has changed and there are trillions of IP hits a day on the Internet. There were also issues with flame wars between forums back in the day, massive protracted battles between members. We don't need to worry about losing clicks to other sites or losing members just because we allow others sites to get passive advertising through post links. We have no problem with the members of other sites, we ARE the members of other sites, and tribal flame wars haven't been a huge problem outside activist circles for a decade or more.
We're the disruptors, not the legacy. The current legacy in forums is an anemic husk sucked dry by overzealous moderation and owners pandering to activist demands on content restrictions. That's been failing for a decade to attract new interest, was not maintaining old interest, and is really just forum euthanasia.
The spice must flow to allow all these corners of the conspiracy universe to stay connected and we aren't going to get in the way of the spice.
Praise MUD, with all his glorious wisdom, for recognizing that the forum space has to move on from tribalism and walled gardens.
(I haven't decided if I want to start a MUD cult yet, but I have been including occassional pseudo-religious praise to make sure the foundation was there. Other times I go to great lengths to point out MUD's gross incompetence and myriad failures, because I also haven't decided if I might incite a populist coup again MUD. I'm keeping my options open until I know what will get better NGO funding.)
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| Admin Log and Message about Free Speech - Feb 7th 2025 |
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Posted by: M.U.D. - 02-07-2025, 12:12 PM - Forum: Announcements
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G'day,
First I want to say thanks to everyone here for all the support and well-wishes. This site is yours. In spite of this site being the 'mud pit', there hasn't been ONE, not ONE reason for us to remove a post (other than spam). Kudos.
Issues:
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Other than an issue with the 'Recent Threads' page showing for a few users, everything has been trucking along pretty smoothly. I will be releasing an updated 'recent threads' link in the near future.
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As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to post them or contact me directly.
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Now, on to the good stuff.
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Free speech stands as a foundational pillar, safeguarding the rights of individuals to express their opinions, share ideas, and critique institutions. It is, THE cornerstone of a free world.
Citizens must have the right to voice their opinions, debate policies, and criticize their government without fear of retaliation. Without the guarantee of free speech, there can be no true freedom. Only tyranny.
The erosion of free speech is not just a theoretical risk—it is a real and present danger. When governments, organizations, or websites begin to censor speech in the name of political correctness, public safety, or national security, they open the door to more extensive restrictions on civil liberties. The slippery slope of censorship often starts with the suppression of certain “unacceptable” and/or "deplorable" ideas, but it can quickly expand to include dissenting views, artistic expression, and even scientific inquiry.
History has shown that when censorship takes root, it is often used as a tool to control the narrative and suppress the voices of marginalized or oppressed groups. Once the ability to speak freely is curtailed, individuals lose their power to challenge authority and fight for their rights. In this sense, free speech is not just a luxury but a safeguard against the potential for authoritarianism.
Free speech is the bedrock of a free society, essential to the functioning of democracy, the advancement of human progress, and the protection of justice and human rights. It empowers individuals to express themselves, challenge the status quo, and hold those in power accountable. Moreover, free speech is an expression of human dignity and autonomy, fostering mutual respect and understanding in a diverse world. The threat of censorship and the suppression of free speech pose significant dangers to the principles of justice and equality. As such, the value of free speech cannot be overstated; it is an absolute necessity in the free world. To preserve the freedoms and progress we cherish, we must continue to protect and defend the right to speak freely, regardless of how controversial or unpopular those ideas may be.
If you're being censored, ask yourself, why?
- MUD
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