Critics will be monitoring the council keenly if and when it arrives. Conservatives have often accused Twitter of censoring right-wing opinions, even going so far as to pass state legislation requiring social media platforms to host more content. Others, however, have disputed the reports, arguing that robust moderation is required to prevent hate speech and disinformation from spreading. A moderating panel, in theory, covers all sides of the issue, but its usefulness is far from proven at this point.
