Source: Expression
by Sheridan Macy
“Debates over free expression often center on government power and the First Amendment. But in fandom communities and other niche online subcultures, the boundaries of speech are shaped by moderators, platform policies, and evolving group norms. Within these intensely participatory spaces, decisions about what is acceptable can determine which voices are amplified and which are pushed aside. In these environments, cultural gatekeeping and platform rules often define who gets heard.” (02/17/26)
https://expression.fire.org/p/fandoms-lighthouse-in-a-sea-of-censorship