Censorship As A Creative Restraint

Censorship probably predates the written word. Photo by Mark Spearman

Talk about how censorship is everywhere in many different forms. Writing for a paid platform is going to create censorship by default. They’re trying to cultivate a following and unpopular opinions and topics can repel followers. Subscribers view the platform as the gatekeeper. If they’re gatekeeper fails them, they’ll leave the platform. I didn’t consider as I started my path to being a paid writer.

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I hail from Central Ohio. I have a diverse background and enjoy writing to the fullest. See more at http://markspearman.com

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Mark Spearman

I hail from Central Ohio. I have a diverse background and enjoy writing to the fullest. See more at http://markspearman.com