How often do you censor yourself?
As a blogger, while I usually do write what I want, I have noticed that I have been doing this more often.
This hasn’t been because of what I wanted to write was hurtful, insulting, etc.
It is because, in my view, what I wanted to write would be seen as challenging the status quo.
And that is something they don’t want to have happen.
Which is interesting, for me, because I do believe in free speech, and that the status quo should always be challenged.
I understand the reason why some people self censor, such as implications for current or future job prospects, lack of confidence, and so on.
What I discovered is that the reasons why we self censor, are the very same reasons why we shouldn’t.
We live in a free-ish society, where free speech should be first and foremost, and not thinking about who would be upset if we say what we wanted to.
Cameron Blewett is an independent writer and publisher. He helps professionals and organisations turn complex ideas into clear, authoritative writing through Dark Quill Agency. His work spans projects including GreyBeardedVegan.blog, ItsAllAbout.coffee and VeganStoic.com.
Cameron Blewett is an independent writer and publisher. He helps professionals and organisations turn complex ideas into clear, authoritative writing through Dark Quill Agency. His work spans projects including GreyBeardedVegan.blog, ItsAllAbout.coffee and VeganStoic.com.