Yes, and it may create a dull unrealistic world where we don’t deal with inconveniences. Hiding behind noise cancellation is too easy. And easier even online.
The parallel I’d like to draw is that people with a lot of followers have a position of power and they can abuse it when muting too fast. In the real world famous people isolation works differently.
I'm afraid I'm 100% with The_Beave on this.
Brigading and targetted harassment is a thing, even on Nostr. Nobody wants to be stuck on a crowded bus full of bullies. Not even the bullies, since tomorrow they could be on a different bus.
I never censor myself for fear of somebody muting me. If they're offended by my opinions, I don't need them as a follower. I'm not some influencer selling rawfood vegan cookbooks to make rent.
I’d distinguish between harassment and inconvenience.
And I’m compassionate with the guy from Mirrors Edge White Christmas.
Muting is a configuration to cut a connection to a fellow human.
My point is not that you should bot be able to do it. But it should not be free. Inconveniences are part of our life. And they need to be. Even more so if they are speech.
