Part 9/11:
This orchestrated censorship has had profound effects, not just on public discourse but also on the social and cultural fabric of America. Many ordinary users faced warnings, content removal, account bans, and shadow bans. All of this fostered an environment of self-censorship—people hesitant to speak openly about vital issues for fear of retaliation.
The evidence finally buried the notion that these restrictions were merely platform policy. Instead, it becomes clear that government influence was a significant factor, transforming private tech companies into de facto arms of state censorship.