Amazon Quietly Bans Books Containing Undefined ‘Hate Speech’

[RDKirk]

Interesting, although there's one glaring problem with that list. All those things are still around, with the exception of Elvis.

Your problem with that list is that you failed.

That's because so the right-wing is so far from center not many people agree with you.

But it's not because you haven't tried.

And yet, you will dig up stuff out of Scotland and France to cry, "The Left is coming! The Left is coming!"

 

[Aldebaran]

Your problem with that list is that you failed.

That's because so the right-wing is so far from center not many people agree with you.

But it's not because you haven't tried.

And yet, you will dig up stuff out of Scotland and France to cry, "The Left is coming! The Left is coming!"

Were you about to make a point?

 

[bèlla]

Why do people expect you to validate everything they say and do?

Just because you write a book doesn't mean a store must carry it.
Just because you make a product doesn't mean people have to buy it.
Just because you have an opinion doesn't mean others will agree.

The world doesn't exist to cater to your whims.

Yours in His Service,

~bella

 

[Aldebaran]

Why do people expect you to validate everything they say and do?

Just because you write a book doesn't mean a store must carry it.
Just because you make a product doesn't mean people have to buy it.
Just because you have an opinion doesn't mean others will agree.

The world doesn't exist to cater to your whims.

Yours in His Service,

~bella

Just because you call books that have been around since the 1950s "hate speech" doesn't mean it is.

 

[bèlla]

Just because you call books that have been around since the 1950s "hate speech" doesn't mean it is.

Just because they're removed from the seller's shelves doesn't mean they're banned. The item pulls its weight or you get rid of it.

~bella

 

[Aldebaran]

Just because they're removed from the seller's shelves doesn't mean they're banned. The item pulls its weight or you get rid of it.

~bella

If only it were that simple. But it's not just Amazon removing it from what they sell. Is it just a coincidence that libraries are suddenly pulling the books from their shelves as well? Chicago Public Library to yank six Dr. Seuss books from shelves

And not just Chicago: Libraries Pull Dr. Seuss Books From Circulation

Just a coincidence that all these places do it all at once after not being an issue since the 1950s?

 

[bèlla]

Just a coincidence that all these places do it all at once after not being an issue since the 1950s?

From a business perspective, are they obligated to carry them? Are the libraries obligated to maintain them in their database? The answer is no.

It isn't the answer that's troubling. It's the assumption. They aren't required to carry anything. Including Christian titles.

The gravity of that statement is what's bothersome. It was always true. But you didn't see it.

~bella

 

[Aldebaran]

From a business perspective, are they obligated to carry them? Are the libraries obligated to maintain them in their database? The answer is no.

It isn't the answer that's troubling. It's the assumption. They aren't required to carry anything. Including Christian titles.

The gravity of that statement is what's bothersome. It was always true. But you didn't see it.

~bella

Are you unable to feel the gravity of a collusion between major entities to get together to rid society of something, no matter what it may be? If they can do it with children's books after labeling them as "hate speech", how long do you think it will be before they do it with something you yourself actually care about?

 

[bèlla]

Are you unable to feel the gravity of a collusion between major entities to get together to rid society of something, no matter what it may be? If they can do it with children's books after labeling them as "hate speech", how long do you think it will be before they do it with something you yourself actually care about?

The world is out of my hands. This is God's domain. He knows what's ahead. Speculating and fretting creates emotional tidal waves. When they subside we're right where we were before.

If God wants me to have the 411 He'll give it to me. In the meantime, that's not where my attention belongs. He's given me something to do. That's where He wants my focus.

If you're presenting a problem I'm seeking a solution. I don't meditate on what if or worry about the sky falling. That's a fear based mindset. It erodes your peace.

Since you foresee the possibility of collusion, how will you handle it? What steps have you taken to minimize loss, personal impact, etc? If the bulk of the response is panic that isn't an answer.

What are you going to do?

~bella

 

[Aldebaran]

The world is out of my hands. This is God's domain. He knows what's ahead. Speculating and fretting creates emotional tidal waves. When they subside we're right where we were before.

If God wants me to have the 411 He'll give it to me. In the meantime, that's not where my attention belongs. He's given me something to do. That's where He wants my focus.

If you're presenting a problem I'm seeking a solution. I don't meditate on what if or worry about the sky falling. That's a fear based mindset. It erodes your peace.

Since you foresee the possibility of collusion, how will you handle it? What steps have you taken to minimize loss, personal impact, etc? If the bulk of the response is panic that isn't an answer.

What are you going to do?

~bella

The first step is to sound the alarm. That's what the watchman is supposed to do, and not just throw his hands in the air and say, "whatever will be will be". If people decide to take action (each according to his gifts), then that's what they will do.

 

[Aldebaran]

Are you arguing that the government is controlling American corporations by threatening to take away their business licenses? Was the Trump government in on it? Do you actually know how corporations work in the US? Do you understand how intrastate and interstate commerce works?

Through use of ESG ratings, government can basically social score (Chinese style) a business into disrepute, while showing favor for those that go along with government agenda.
ESG Reports and Ratings: What They Are, Why They Matter

 

[RDKirk]

Through use of ESG ratings, government can basically social score (Chinese style) a business into disrepute, while showing favor for those that go along with government agenda.
ESG Reports and Ratings: What They Are, Why They Matter

From your link:

Most international and domestic public (and many private) companies are being evaluated and rated on their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance by various third party providers of reports and ratings. Institutional investors, asset managers, financial institutions and other stakeholders are increasingly relying on these reports and ratings to assess and measure company ESG performance over time and as compared to peers.

No government is involved in ESG ratings.

 

[Aldebaran]

No government is involved in ESG ratings.

Uh huh.
Now tell me what the "G" stands for.

 

[essentialsaltes]

Uh huh.
Now tell me what the "G" stands for.

governance.

As in corporate governance.

 

[GreatLakes4Ever]

Uh huh.
Now tell me what the "G" stands for.

Governance as in corporate governance such as shareholders rights, staggered corporate boards, and takeover defenses. It was in the link.

 

[cow451]

Uh huh.
Now tell me what the "G" stands for.

It’s the third letter in MAGA.
Governance is the company's management of itself.

 

[essentialsaltes]

Got any other simple questions that could be answered by reading your own links?

 

[Aldebaran]

governance.

As in corporate governance.

Not a whole lotta difference.

 

[GreatLakes4Ever]

Not a whole lotta difference.

It is significantly different. Corporate governance is how they run their own company. It has nothing to do with the government.

 

[cow451]

Not a whole lotta difference.

That explains a lot....