When is platforming okay? Do platforms that allow far-right voices always lead to harm?

A chat about platforming figures on the right, benefits of debating people, and "ironic" edgy humor. Thanks to Sondsol for the conversation.

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Originally streamed on 7-30-21

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0:00 Intro
2:05 Benefits of going on platforms with wildly different ideologies?
3:06 What is Vaush's opinion on "free speech absolutism"?
5:09 Environments where everyone can engage in discourse are not necessarily environments that lead to good discourse
9:48 What are debates good for?
12:20 Who does platforming benefit?
14:14 EDGY g*mer humor
17:54 The Steven Crowder / H3H3 / Sam Seder Debate
22:35 Are there people that Vaush wouldn't want to platform?
25:00 The problem with the "Assad Defender" debate
33:31 Is there a problem with "debate for debates sake" or doing it just for fun?
35:30 My ultimate goal as a debater / livestreamer

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