Censorship is a process or action of preventing certain ideas, opinions, or material from being expressed. It is often used to protect people, groups, or institutions from criticism. Censorship can take many forms, including governmental censorship, self-censorship, and censorship by social media platforms. There are many different arguments for and against censorship.

Introduction: The Importance of Free Speech

Censorship has always been a hot topic, but it seems to be more prevalent now than ever before. Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter have become battlegrounds for free speech, with people on both sides arguing about whether or not certain posts or tweets should be allowed. This issue is particularly heated when it comes to political speech, as people are often quick to label anything they don’t agree with as “censorship.”

• The truth is that censorship is a necessary part of a healthy society. There are times when certain words or images need to be withheld from the public in order to protect people from harm or offense. However, it’s important to remember that censorship should never be used as a tool to silence dissenting voices. Freedom of speech is one of the most fundamental rights we have as Americans, and it should be protected at all costs.
• Censorship on Facebook and twitter 
• As social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter have become more popular, they have also come under scrutiny for their censorship policies. Critics argue that the sites are censoring content in a way that violates free speech rights. For example, Facebook has been accused of removing posts that criticize the Israeli government. Twitter has been criticized for banning users who post Trump's tweets.
  Supporters of censorship argue that the sites are private companies and can do as they please. They say that the sites are not violating free speech rights because users are still allowed to post whatever they want as long as it doesn't violate the site's terms of service. They also argue that the sites provide a valuable service by helping to spread information and connect people with similar interests.
  
  So far, neither Facebook nor Twitter has changed their censorship policies in response to criticism.
  
• Facebook and twitter have unfair community standards

In a world where the President of the United States can tweet whatever he wants, it can be hard to believe that social media sites are censoring content. But both Facebook and Twitter have been known to remove posts and suspend or ban users for violating their community standards.

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• For example, Facebook has removed posts about breastfeeding and images of women's nipples, even if they are covered. And in 2016, Twitter temporarily banned actress Leslie Jones from the site after she was attacked with racist tweets.
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• These examples show that Facebook and Twitter can be unfair in how they enforce their community standards. They often remove content that is harmless or that doesn't violate their standards, while allowing harmful or offensive content to remain on the site. This can be frustrating for users who want to share content that is important to them.
• What can we do?
• In the past year, there has been an alarming increase of censorship on social media. This ranges from Facebook deleting posts that criticize the government, to Twitter suspending users who tweet about Palestine. This trend is worrying because it severely limits our ability to have open dialogue and hold those in power accountable.
  One way to combat this trend is to demand that social media companies adhere to community standards that protect free speech. We can do this by contacting these companies directly, or by using platforms like funewgi we offer petitions, which allow us to take collective action. Additionally, we need to be vigilant in calling out censorship when we see it, and sharing alternative platforms that support free speech.
  
  By working together, we can create a community online where free speech is protected and everyone has a voice.