Yoda

we should normalize calling out imgflip users who have comments turned off

like this guy

imgflip.com/user/SarcasticConservative

Bango

yup

That annoys the f**k outta me. Even when/especially if it's a meme I agree with. I may have something I'd like to add or clarify. Also, I feel the point of controversial memes is to spark conversation. What's the point of you disable comments?

exactly. it's a cowardly notion, and they think they're just "blocking out trolls"

We should

There are situations for turning off comments — rare but I do it sometimes. I’m glad it’s an option as it’s one method of countering trolls.

But yeah when you see someone who otherwise supports free speech turning off comments, it’s a bit hypocritical, and frustrating when you can’t counter obvious fact-free nonsense.

Still upvoted your comment just cuz

i'd rather encounter trolls than turn comments off

imagine admitting to being a weakling

Imagine admitting to being a coward

Just like here

it would be funny if you disabled comments for this meme

It would, but I suspect most people wouldn't realize the irony is intentional.

To be fair, I've only had to do this a couple of times, as far as I can remember. One was the electoral college meme and another had degenerated into a bunch of trolling.

Indeed, however free speech is one right, and youtube and imgflip are business’ that have no responsibility or requirement to have “free comments” nothing about free speech has anything to do with comments online in forums created by private business.

Huh.