Didi Rankovic
Didi Rankovic is an experienced online journalist, editor, and translator, with a career spanning over ten years writing for major a English-language website in Serbia, and previously working as translator for international organizations and peacekeepers in the Balkans. Rankovic is passionate about free and open source tech and is a head contributor for Reclaim The Net, focusing on lead stories. [email protected]
Reddit user accuses Reddit of doxxing him, posting GPS location data
The user says they’re filing a police report.
VICE UK blames “Brexit uncertainty” for financial losses
Brexit was to blame for the bad year.
Lawsuit filed against high school principal after police were contacted over meme account
The principal, Traci L. Smith, contacted the police over the memes.
NFL attempts to copyright claim against websites that simply state how VPNs can bypass geo-restrictions
The NFL is taking things to another level.
“Digital Blackface” – author says people shouldn’t use reaction GIFS of black people if they’re not black
The internet is getting more absurd than ever as we head into 2020.
Fake hate crime exposed by man’s Apple Watch
Sean Sammit’s heart rate gave him away.
YouTube is still considering whether to remove dislikes on videos
The feature allows users to explain how they feel about a video.
Wikipedia article on Star Wars sequel trilogy being “best of the franchise” highlights the problem with Wikipedia
People are tired of Wikipedia being used to portray a narrative rather than just provide fact.
Internet and power access go down as deadly wildfires spread across Australia
Pockets of Australia have lost access to vital communications services.
Instagram’s meme fact checkers have themselves become a meme
Praise the internet.
Twitter’s shadow-banning practices are now official
Users have long-suspected Twitter was shadow-banning but now the platform is listing it as an official tool.
It’s January 1st 2020 and the new YouTube COPPA policy will now be enforced
YouTubers are keeping an eye out for any drastic income changes.