new terms: suppression by silence

By Ouyang Yu

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Suppression by silence refers to two distinct concepts: 
a communication tactic used to control or intimidate by preventing others from speaking, and a technical mechanism in VoIP/telephony that reduces data transmission during quiet intervals. In social contexts, it constitutes harassment to stifle voices, whereas technically, it optimizes bandwidth by not transmitting background noise. 
Key Aspects of Suppression by Silence
  • Social/Emotional Silencing (Harassment):
    • Goal: Used to intimidate, minimize, or discourage individuals from speaking out.
    • Method: A form of verbal harassment or emotional control designed to dominate conversation and ensure certain voices are unheard.
    • Impact: Can cause anxiety, damage relationships, and lead to social isolation.
  • Technical Silence Suppression (VoIP):
    • Function: Reduces network bandwidth usage by detecting silence during a voice call and not sending data during those gaps.
    • Method: Instead of transmitting, it often sends "comfort noise" to indicate the connection is still active.
    • Purpose: Optimizes data transfer and network efficiency, according to Wikipediaand Avaya Documentation.
  • Psychological/Conflict Context:
    • Avoidance: Silence as a coping mechanism can hide emotions, leading to long-term mental health issues, such as stress or anxiety.
    • Control: It is sometimes used to manipulate situations by refusing to engage, which can be seen as a form of power-based communication, notes this article from LearnDrive.
  • Legal/Right to Silence:
    • A legal entitlement where individuals suspected of an offense are not required to provide information, and courts cannot draw adverse inferences from this silence, according to Go To Court Lawyers.
  • Positive Counterpart (Silence as Choice):
    • Unlike involuntary suppression, intentional silence can be used for reflection, self-awareness, or to avoid escalating conflict, says this article from WhisperRoom and this Facebook post. 

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