At various times, most social media platforms have received criticism for alleged failure to prevent distribution of copyright-infringing content. Few, however, have been threatened with widespread blocking more often than Telegram. In a row that seemed ready to boil over last year, Telegram was given an ultimatum by the Malaysian government; come to the negotiating table or face the consequences. A Malaysian minister now says that Telegram is ready to fight piracy.

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Putting someone else’s life in danger (unprovoked) is not a free speech

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That’s different, free speech is not about putting people on danger.

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Promoting nazism IS inherently putting people in danger, that IS their thing

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Ok, but it’s what telegram has. So would you rather keep your “free” speech and put others in danger, or lose it to keep others safe?

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Putting people in danger is banned in Telegram already, there is a line.

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