Tech censorship only seems to punish conservatives

The most egregious aspects of tech giant censorship is that it is seldom wielded consistently and often nets just one side of politics, writes Jack Houghton.

Of the many reactions to Sky News Australia’s suspension from YouTube last week, the most reasonable criticism against the argument put forward by this writer was as follows: YouTube is a private company which has no obligation to allow Sky News Australia on its platforms.

It is a simple yet effective argument. It is both true and, almost ironically, formed from conservative principles that companies should be allowed independence and the freedom to choose partnerships.