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.
Twitter permanently bans Joey Salads
Saladino was banned for “manipulation and spam.”
Twitter starts hiding some tweets that contain “disputed” coronavirus claims behind a warning label
These labels can be applied to tweets from anyone including public officials and world leaders.
China’s Animal Crossing Players use code words and middlemen to circumvent CCP censorship
The CCP banned Animal Crossing New Horizons in China after some players used in-game features to criticize the Chinese government.
Congressman Paul Gosar asks AG Barr to investigate censorship of Laura Loomer and Paul Joseph Watson
Facebook has previously argued that its decision to brand Loomer dangerous is a “protected statement of opinion.”
YouTube CEO: Users don’t like “authoritative” mainstream media channels but we boost them anyway
Susan Wojcicki confirms your suspicions.
YouTube CEO admits changing the recommendation algorithm in response to media’s radicalization theory
The theory has been contradicted by research data but YouTube still made changes in response to mainstream media articles pushing this narrative.
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki downplays monopoly suggestions, says it’s a “competitive landscape”
This competitive landscape includes Facebook, Apple, TikTok, and Amazon-owned Twitch according to Wojcicki.
MembersHow the DMCA Has Become One of the Biggest Threats to Online Speech
Major flaws in the current system have allowed it to be weaponized and used as a censorship tool.
YouTube CEO admits there’s a double standard when moderating “unsubstantiated” coronavirus health information
Other “unsubstantiated” health information isn’t judged by the same rules.
Facebook Oversight Board members’ past statements raise censorship and bias concerns
Several board members have voiced support for censorship and demonstrated left-wing bias.
Facebook takes down 31 QAnon groups, pages, and accounts “ahead of the 2020 election”
The crackdown on conspiracy theories continues.
Mainstream media slams PewDiePie after he signs exclusive YouTube live streaming deal
The obligatory hitpieces and smears are incoming, just one day after PewDiePie’s exclusive deal with YouTube.