Thread by @glukianoff

6 hot tips before accusing me or @TheFIREorg of #freespeech hypocrisy for missing your pet case or cause:

1) Do a search on our website. Good chance we've already written on it.

2) If we JUST found out about it or it JUST happened, we are probably already looking into it diligently in addition to the *1500* other cases we got this year.

3) Ask yourself: "Shouldn't I do some basic research first before slamming folks? Might I be unfairly smearing a field involving serious & devoted professionals who do work I don’t even bother to look into?”

4) Ask yourself: “Could *I* be the #freespeech hypocrite if I only care about #freespeech issues relating to my existing political inclinations or favorite causes!? If so should I really be calling out others?”

5) If you see an outrageous case of censorship & your VERY FIRST instinct is “man I’ll use this to stick it to people I don’t like!” rather than “How can I help?” your priorities might be messed up.

6) On campus there are plenty of folks who could use your support. An e-mail or tweet to a dean or univ. president can really help that student or prof. These people are not abstractions for your culture war grudge, they are real people who could use your support.

And if you know of a college professor or student who is facing trouble for their #freespeech & academic freedom please send them our way.

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