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Noun: deplatforming
  1. Blocking or banning a user or group from a service or online platform due to their use of hate speech (or violating the platform's terms of service, etc.)
    - no-platforming
     
  2. Political activism with the goal of excluding or shutting down offensive or controversial speakers or speech
    - no-platforming
Verb: deplatform  dee-'plat-form
  1. Block someone's ability to contribute post a debate or (esp. online) platform, e.g. because of use of hate speech, inciting violence, violation of terms of service, etc.

Encyclopedia: Deplatforming

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