There's a simple litmus test to figure out who's on the right side of history: check their stance on free speech.
A tech mogul recently shared a compelling perspective – the groups trying to muzzle open dialogue are usually the ones with something to hide. It's almost a universal rule. When you see efforts to silence voices or control narratives, that's your red flag.
The logic is brutally straightforward. Good-faith actors welcome scrutiny and debate. They don't need censorship because truth holds up under examination. The other side? They need restrictions to survive.
In crypto and Web3, this principle hits different. Decentralization isn't just about tech architecture – it's about preserving the ability to speak, transact, and organize without permission. Food for thought.
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DoomCanister
· 12-06 13:58
Freedom of speech really is the dividing line—those who want to silence others are the ones with a guilty conscience.
The truth can withstand scrutiny; only those who can't stand on solid ground need censorship.
This is the core value of Web3—not being controlled.
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BottomMisser
· 12-06 10:49
Silent people are never afraid of being heard; what they fear is the truth being spoken.
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Web3 is about eliminating the censorship power of middlemen, and that's absolutely right.
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The more someone wants to silence voices, the dirtier their secrets are—this rule is truly spot on.
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Only through free discussion can we find the truth; otherwise, it's no different from an information cocoon.
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Isn't this the core of decentralization? True freedom is being able to speak freely.
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There is only one reason for censorship: fear of the truth.
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Those who control public opinion are usually the ones with guilty consciences.
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QuorumVoter
· 12-06 10:44
Freedom of speech really is a litmus test.
Damn, this logic really hits the nail on the head... The more someone wants to silence voices, the dirtier their secrets are.
Isn't that exactly what Web3 is about? Decentralization, simply put, means no one has the authority to silence me.
Agreed! Only those with a guilty conscience need censorship—if you're honest, why would you fear debate?
Now it's clear: whoever cares about freedom of speech cares about the truth.
Honestly, the core of the cypherpunk spirit is right here... Permissionless means freedom.
Exactly. Good people welcome scrutiny; only rotten ones delete posts and ban speech.
There's a simple litmus test to figure out who's on the right side of history: check their stance on free speech.
A tech mogul recently shared a compelling perspective – the groups trying to muzzle open dialogue are usually the ones with something to hide. It's almost a universal rule. When you see efforts to silence voices or control narratives, that's your red flag.
The logic is brutally straightforward. Good-faith actors welcome scrutiny and debate. They don't need censorship because truth holds up under examination. The other side? They need restrictions to survive.
In crypto and Web3, this principle hits different. Decentralization isn't just about tech architecture – it's about preserving the ability to speak, transact, and organize without permission. Food for thought.