no-platforming
Denying public forum
No-platforming is the practice of denying someone a platform to speak, typically by refusing to invite them, canceling their appearance, or protesting to prevent them from being heard.
The term emerged from student activism, where universities became battlegrounds over controversial speakers: The committee voted for no-platforming the visiting lecturer.
Critics see it as censorship; supporters view it as refusing to legitimize harmful views.
The verb form is no-platform: They no-platformed him after his comments went viral.
Public expression of disapproval
- boycottOrganized economic protest
- disinvitationRescinding a prior summons
- silencingStopping noise or dissent
- campusInstitutional grounds and buildings
speaker · petition · demonstration · disruption · walkout · cancellation · advocacy · pressure
Official content restriction
- silencingStopping noise or dissent
- controversyProlonged public disagreement
- expressionConveyed thought or feeling
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
counterargument · discourse · self-censorship · dissent · pluralism · civility
Language attacking identity groups
- extremismIdeology beyond accepted norms
- misinformationFalse data spread unintentionally
- incitementProvoking unlawful behavior
- harassmentAggressive, unwanted targeting
bigotry · radicalization · disinformation · propaganda · far-right · antisemitism · transphobia · Islamophobia
Official restriction on something
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- removalAct of taking away
- moderationAvoidance of excess
- enforcementCompelling compliance with rules
guidelines · violation · restriction · appeals · reinstatement · shadow-ban · demonetization · verification
Microblogging social network
- FacebookDominant social media platform
- YouTubeVideo-sharing website
- verificationProving something accurate
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
trending · viral · monetization · reach · amplification · recommendation · content-creator · influencer
protest
Public expression of disapproval
- boycottOrganized economic protest
- disinvitationRescinding a prior summons
- silencingStopping noise or dissent
campus · speaker · petition · demonstration · disruption · walkout · cancellation · advocacy · pressure · mobilization
censorship
Official content restriction
- silencingStopping noise or dissent
- controversyProlonged public disagreement
- expressionConveyed thought or feeling
tolerance · counterargument · discourse · self-censorship · dissent · pluralism · civility
hate-speech
Language attacking identity groups
- extremismIdeology beyond accepted norms
- misinformationFalse data spread unintentionally
- incitementProvoking unlawful behavior
harassment · bigotry · radicalization · disinformation · propaganda · far-right · antisemitism · transphobia · Islamophobia · anti-vaccine
ban
Official restriction on something
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- removalAct of taking away
- moderationAvoidance of excess
enforcement · guidelines · violation · restriction · appeals · reinstatement · shadow-ban · demonetization · verification
Microblogging social network
- FacebookDominant social media platform
- YouTubeVideo-sharing website
- verificationProving something accurate
algorithm · trending · viral · monetization · reach · amplification · recommendation · content-creator · influencer
no-platformingplatforming
Jump-based video game genre
inviting · hosting · welcoming · amplification · booking
no-platformingdebate
Formal argument on issues
engagement · open debate · rebuttal · confrontation · dialogue
no-platformingsignal boosting
Increasing transmission strength
amplification · promotion · publicizing · spotlighting · platforming
platform, platforms, platforming, platformer, deplatform, deplatforming, deplatformed