It’s possible to answer “yes” to every question listed below while still recognizing the dangers of censorship imposed by governments, oligarchical corporations, media organizations that comprise the new clerisy, totalitarian left-wing (or right-wing) ideologies, or mob violence.

From a social media post:

What about when the cops kill you because of your skin color?

What about losing your dream career because a mentor whipped his dick out at you & used his connections to destroy your reputation?

Is it called canceled when you’re forced to grow up in poverty & abuse?

What about if you speak out about the abuse you see happening in your spaces/industry & are blacklisted?

What if you have a mental health episode where you’re involuntarily committed & that incident haunts you for years after?

What about having your dreams of college & career dashed because you were caught with some illegal plant residue one time?