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c/banned-for-speakingumaf44umaf448d agoProlific Poster

I got a week-long ban on a big news site for a comment about a local election

I posted that I didn't trust the vote count in my city's mayor race last fall, based on a friend who worked at the polls. I didn't swear or name anyone, just said the process seemed off. Next day, my account was locked for 'spreading false claims.' It made me realize how quick sites are to shut down talk, even when it's just a personal doubt. Has anyone else been banned for questioning an official story without being rude?
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emerychen
emerychen8d agoTop Commenter
Wow, I used to think those bans were fair until it happened to me.
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kim_nelson
What exactly did you get banned for?
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