James, I think you're on the right track. By censoring and controlling our communication, GFT (Google, Facebook, Twitter) are essentially preventing us from advancing the benefits of social and global communication.
From my viewpoint in Canada, I'm seeing a much higher level of intellect and decorum on Steemit and Dtube with a greater diversity of input from around the world, including Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasia. Would be ironic justice if many of us abandon GFT and leave them to try to police the remaining haters, flamers and fighters! LOL