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Sure, Microsoft technically has the right to censor whatever they like, just like pg technically has the right to ban you from Hacker News for writing a comment he doesn't like.

Both are disturbing examples of legally infringing on free speech.

Stop being so pedantic about language.



People on HN get banned all the time for posting a comment that a mod doesn't like. Browse with showdead on for a bit.

Though at least Microsoft has the courtesy to tell people when something is banned.


I'm not being pedantic about language; the distinction you are trying to wish away is utterly vital to maintaining free speech.

People who attack free speech, as you are, don't deserve it.




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