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He offers nuanced views on specific instances, such as the case of Steven Crowder, a comedian and commentator criticized for making offensive jokes about sexual orientation and appearance. While Pakman concedes Crowder’s content likely violated platform policies—specifically targeting individuals based on characteristics that shouldn't be weaponized—he raises worries about the slippery slope of censorship. The debate extends into whether certain types of speech, especially satire or comedy, should be protected and how platforms should distinguish between harmful hate speech and free expression.