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Question

Banning intolerant or offensive speech can be counter-productive, raising the profile of the offensive speech.

What does the term counter-productive mean?

Responses

It means a policy that works against the intended goal.
It means a policy that works against the intended goal. EndFragment

It means a policy that restricts free speech.
It means a policy that restricts free speech. EndFragment

It means a policy that has no particular goals.
It means a policy that has no particular goals. EndFragment

It means a policy that achieves its desired goals.

Answer 1

The term counter-productive means "a policy that works against the intended goal."