Tom Parker
Tom Parker is a founder and lead editor for Reclaim The Net and provides news and analysis on how we can promote free speech, stop censorship, and protect our personal data online.
Video producer Matt Orfalea censored again for calling out YouTube censorship
The third time he’s been sanctioned over the last 30 days.
Twitter suspends Malcolm Flex for violating its “abuse and harassment” rules
A contentious suspension.
UK MP Diane Abbott: Social media companies should collect names and addresses of all social media users
“Absolute anonymity on social media has had its day,” Abbott added.
YouTube reverses censorship of journalist Alison Morrow who highlighted YouTube pro-corporate media bias
An independent creator is again forced to rely on public backlash to get a video reinstated.
Twitter bans Nick Fuentes
The SPLC’s “Hatewatch” program appears to be responsible for the takedown.
German merch chain Elbenwald pressured into apologizing for posting Harry Potter content during “Pride Month”
The apology came after some Twitter users complained about Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling.
YouTube caught auto-censoring some comments that criticize China’s propaganda pushers (again)
The comments were being blacklisted within seconds of being posted and was reversed only when YouTube was questioned about it.
Twitter bans user who posted Wi Spa exposure video
She said the video had been put down the memory hole.
President Trump Sues Facebook, Google, and Twitter CEOs Over Censorship
The class action lawsuits are seeking to have Section 230 declared unconstitutional.
YouTube demonetizes video producer Matt Orfalea over seven-year-old parody video
Weeks after he was censored for highlighting YouTube censorship.
India yanks Twitter’s liability protection after it fails to comply with controversial social media law
The government and the tech titan continue their online censorship battle.