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Supporters of free speech contend that this incident simply reflects the media’s inconsistent standards: while they attack supposed government censorship, they often overlook or dismiss the extensive private censorship practices encouraged or enabled by corporations like Disney and facilitated by social media platforms. Official statements from platforms like Facebook and Twitter reveal that, under pressure from governmental agencies and corporate interests, they have censored or banned accounts not necessarily for violating rules but in line with political and administrative agendas.