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3. Social media companies, in reply, should ban Florida residents.

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Sat May 1, 2021, 09:01 AM

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Florida plans to fine social media companies for banning politicians [View all] Mr. Sparkle May 2021 OP

""Candidate" has the same meaning as in s. 39106.011(3)(e)." ck4829 May 2021 #1

(sing along) Floriduh oh hail to thee, you add to my mis-er-y... abqtommy May 2021 #2

Social media companies, in reply, should ban Florida residents. Scrivener7 May 2021 #3

First thought that crossed my mind - is there a way that Facebook, rurallib May 2021 #15

Sure, they can exclude all IP addresses Miguelito Loveless May 2021 #17

Yup, that would stop THAT legislation in a heartbeat...YMMV..nt mitch96 May 2021 #23

Or just ban politicians altogether. n/t forgotmylogin May 2021 #33

Trump REALLY misses his Twitter! He wants it back. NOW! Dream Girl May 2021 #4

He can't wield the power he has left without Haggard Celine May 2021 #6

Why does he need Twitter? The MSM already covers his every utterance. as if he were still president. LastLiberal in PalmSprings May 2021 #30

Doubt that will ever hold up in Court... ashredux May 2021 #5

agree. republican "freedom" on display. bullimiami May 2021 #8

My sentiments exactly. patphil May 2021 #11

its more of a PR stunt.... ashredux May 2021 #13

They can call it a "Right To Lie" law. mpcamb May 2021 #32

I can see the Kavanaugh Court upholding it Miguelito Loveless May 2021 #18

I used to laugh at these bills, because I was sure the Courts would strike them down. Midnight Writer May 2021 #31

Yet another way to waste tax payers money. Phoenix61 May 2021 #7

I would look forward if this becomes law and these QGOPers try to take it to court to enforce their Botany May 2021 #9

floridua republican's has alway's been a waste of of taxpayer's money ! monkeyman1 May 2021 #40

So politicians are Karma13612 May 2021 #10

Another example of the right's J_William_Ryan May 2021 #12

Morons! Roy Rolling May 2021 #14

Can we sue AM talk radio stations for banning liberals? Yavin4 May 2021 #16

Bingo, you hit the nail on the head. Liberty Belle May 2021 #19

It would seem private companies can set their own standards and rules of service dlk May 2021 #20

That's state sponsored regulation of tech's terms of service. Those businesses can sue and win. ancianita May 2021 #21

Title should have been "Florida Men Try to Control the Internet" William Seger May 2021 #25

DeSantis and what army will enforce this law? Fiendish Thingy May 2021 #22

They'll lose before SCOTUS, same as they would if they tried to change any other business's internal ancianita May 2021 #26

This is a violation of the 1st Amendment. Private companies can't be forced... CaptainTruth May 2021 #24

Yup, more worthless performance for the base. Jon King May 2021 #29

I don't think Florida can dictate national policy on internet content. JohnnyRingo May 2021 #27

So still nothing on health care or infrastructure or climate or educating kids to compete in tech? Jon King May 2021 #28

I thought repukes wanted less regulations on corporations? The Jungle 1 May 2021 #34

If that ever happens then liberal hackers should post every detail of these politician's Maraya1969 May 2021 #35

More RW fascism. Good luck w that morons onetexan May 2021 #36

So the party of freedom and small government is seizing the means of production? Hassin Bin Sober May 2021 #37

Simple solution SwannieK May 2021 #38

This is akin to interfering w/ someone's free speech rights...this will NOT fly. NT SWBTATTReg May 2021 #39

Good luck with that Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 2021 #41

Agree. BlueWavePsych May 2021 #42

do I have this right Skittles May 2021 #43

I don't see how they have standing to interfere... BlueIdaho May 2021 #44