deplatforms
Bans from speaking
Deplatforms means to remove someone's access to a platform—typically social media, web hosting, or payment services—usually for violating terms of service or spreading harmful content.
The term emerged from debates over free speech online: Twitter deplatforms users who incite violence.
Critics argue deplatforming amounts to censorship; supporters see it as necessary moderation.
Avoidance of excess
- shadowbanSecret platform visibility reduction
- demonetizationWithdrawing currency's legal status
- reinstatementReturn to previous position
- warningAlert about danger
Total lack of sound
- muzzleAnimal's nose area
- gagMouth restraint or jest
- stifleSuppress or restrain
- censorOne who suppresses content
mute · suppress · restrict · blacklist · ostracize · exclude · marginalize · cancel
Public expression of disapproval
- boycottOrganized economic protest
- petitionFormal written appeal
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
- pressureForce upon contact
advocacy · grassroots · accountability · mobilization · coalition
False data spread unintentionally
- disinformationIntentional deceptive falsehoods
- hate-speechLanguage attacking identity groups
- harassmentAggressive, unwanted targeting
- extremismIdeology beyond accepted norms
radicalization · incitement · propaganda · trolling · dogpiling
Controlling access to something
- monopolyOne seller, no substitutes
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
- transparencyState of being see-through
- biasUnfair inclination or prejudice
moderation
Avoidance of excess
- shadowbanSecret platform visibility reduction
- demonetizationWithdrawing currency's legal status
- reinstatementReturn to previous position
silence
Total lack of sound
censor · mute · suppress · restrict · blacklist · ostracize · exclude · marginalize · cancel · erase
protest
Public expression of disapproval
pressure · advocacy · grassroots · accountability · mobilization · coalition
misinformation
False data spread unintentionally
- disinformationIntentional deceptive falsehoods
- hate-speechLanguage attacking identity groups
- harassmentAggressive, unwanted targeting
extremism · radicalization · incitement · propaganda · trolling · dogpiling
gatekeeping
Controlling access to something
- monopolyOne seller, no substitutes
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
- transparencyState of being see-through
deplatformsplatforms
Elevated flat surfaces
replatforms · reinstates · restores · unbans · invites