walker on Nostr: Looks like Elon is firing back, but the point remains the same: all centralized ...

Looks like Elon is firing back, but the point remains the same: all centralized platforms are vulnerable to government overreach. If there is a throat to choke, the State will squeeze. If there is a head, the State will cut it off.

#Nostr is a Hydra. https://www.btctimes.com/news/nostr-is-a-hydra
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“Coming shortly, 𝕏 will publish everything demanded by @Alexandre and how those requests violate Brazilian law.

This judge has brazenly and repeatedly betrayed the constitution and people of Brazil. He should resign or be impeached.

Shame @Alexandre, shame.”

https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1776989005848207503

quoting note1t48…xp5s

Centralized platforms will *always* be vulnerable to censorship demands from the State. It does not matter who is in charge of the platform, whether it’s publicly traded or private, or whether the intentions of the platform creators are good — if there is a throat to choke, the State will squeeze.
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“X Corp. has been forced by court decisions to block certain popular accounts in Brazil. We have informed those accounts that we have taken this action. 

We do not know the reasons these blocking orders have been issued. 

We do not know which posts are alleged to violate the law. 

We are prohibited from saying which court or judge issued the order, or on what grounds. 

We are prohibited from saying which accounts are impacted. 

We are threatened with daily fines if we fail to comply. 

We believe that such orders are not in accordance with the Marco Civil da Internet or the Brazilian Federal Constitution, and we challenge the orders legally where possible.

The people of Brazil, regardless of their political beliefs, are entitled to freedom of speech, due process, and transparency from their own authorities.”

https://x.com/globalaffairs/status/1776729732970594483