If people are going to censor em-dashes—something that’s objectively unharmful—then online spaces really do have a problem with freedom of expression.
An em-dash may seem inconsequential.
But its perceived inconsequence is precisely why it should be defended.
If the humble em-dash can’t be defended, what will happen when more consequential freedom of expression needs defending?
An em-dash may seem inconsequential.
But its perceived inconsequence is precisely why it should be defended.
If the humble em-dash can’t be defended, what will happen when more consequential freedom of expression needs defending?