Chris TrottierYet another spike in Mastodon registrations happened today!
Usually when this happens, it's due to Elon Musk doing something foolish on Twitter.
So what was it this time?
I suspect it's related to holocaust denial... 🧵
Twitter has been sued in Germany for holocaust denial.
This is not a small thing.
In Germany, holocaust denial is a crime!
https://techcrunch.com/2023/01/25/elon-musk-twitter-antisemitic-hate-speech-lawsuit-germany/
Fish HeadCanada attempting same law, with characteristic efficiency.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/anti-holocaust-denial-bill-charter-budget-1.6446671
Canada plans to criminalize Holocaust denial. It could be unconstitutional | CBC News
The federal government will attempt to join several countries in Europe, including Germany, that makes Holocaust denial a crime. However, like any legislation that seeks to put curbs on expression, it could be subject to Charter challenges.