I usually define censorship as a set of standards enforced by a governing body.
But I also feel like there's a form of social censorship which heavily involves, as you mentioned, shaming. I feel like there's a distinction between shaming and constructive criticism, y'know? Shaming makes me think of fire and brimstone (and honestly, a lot of reviews are less than civil).
I guess I'm looking at it more from a "Death of the Author" perspective, where I feel like there should be a separation for where criticism is directed. I feel like criticism should be directed more at the work itself than at the person or people behind it. The same for consumers. I really don't think it's right for one consumer to shame another for having a different purchasing preference.
Provided it isn't something absolutely ridiculous like child porn. That's a whole different ball park.
But I also feel like there's a form of social censorship which heavily involves, as you mentioned, shaming. I feel like there's a distinction between shaming and constructive criticism, y'know? Shaming makes me think of fire and brimstone (and honestly, a lot of reviews are less than civil).
I guess I'm looking at it more from a "Death of the Author" perspective, where I feel like there should be a separation for where criticism is directed. I feel like criticism should be directed more at the work itself than at the person or people behind it. The same for consumers. I really don't think it's right for one consumer to shame another for having a different purchasing preference.
Provided it isn't something absolutely ridiculous like child porn. That's a whole different ball park.