Cindy Harper
Cindy Harper blogs mostly about social media censorship and culture stories. [email protected]
Anime publisher Shogakukan issues DMCA notice against Google for Dictionary term “magi”
Bulk DMCA strikes from publishers are an increasing censorship problem.
British veteran Ant Middleton resigns as Royal Navy Chief Cadet after backlash over anti-riots tweet
Cancel culture hits again.
Pro-Hong Kong activist and media entrepreneur Jimmy Lai arrested
The new “National Security Law” claims a high-profile victim.
YouTuber Def Noodles explains why creators have to self-censor
YouTubers have to avoid certain words and topics to stay monetized.
Facebook begins its move against QAnon
All mainstream social platforms are cracking down on QAnon content in the run up to the election.
Stockton University reprimands student for Trump Zoom background that “offended” fellow students
Students were triggered. A free speech group is fighting the case.
“Prince Harry” calls for more social media censorship
He thinks speech needs to be more regulated.
Facebook raises eyebrows censoring #SaveTheChildren hashtag
Users are suspicious.
20 State Attorneys General call on Facebook to censor more
Don’t expect Facebook censorship to slow down.
UK 2% digital tax of Amazon backfires, small businesses with already-tight margins end up paying
Sellers that use the platform will have to pay it.
Google says its Home device listening for everyday home sounds was an ‘accident’
The listening feature was switched automatically.
Louisiana Attorney General slams Facebook’s censorship of doctors
“Respect the agency and intelligence of the American people.”