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.
Shock as Twitter bans news outlet Zero Hedge for “abuse and harassment”
Another popular account purged by Twitter.
Twitch streamer Tfue robbed after competing in Twitch Rivals Fortnite X NFL Streamer Bowl
Tfue says he’s okay but his Royal Oak AP Arabic Dial watch was stolen.
Legacy media outlets admit colluding with Google and Facebook to remove “misinformation”
It’s been happening since the UK general election in December 2019.
YouTuber Louis Rossmann hit with another false privacy complaint on video of a public hearing
Those attending the hearing were advised that it was being recorded and broadcast on the internet.
Chris Hansen apologizes for YouTube copyright strikes issued by his former web producer Vincent Nicotra
“Now that I understand the ramifications, the motive behind it perhaps, I want to apologize to some of the people who were hit,” Hansen said.
Louis Rossmann says paid lobbyists are trying to censor his critical video, on the basis of “privacy” concerns
They’re claiming a right to privacy during a public hearing, in a public building, about a bill that affects the public.
Warcraft 3: Reforged blasted on Metacritic and Blizzard forums for its bugs, poor graphics, and more
Blizzard messes up again.
Another Bernie Sanders campaign staffer locks Twitter account days before 2020 Iowa Democratic caucuses
The legacy media continues to ignore the story.
Markiplier rallies behind SCP after “illegitimate trademark” is used to demand control of its website
SCP is funding a lawsuit against the trademark holder “to annul his false trademark and prevent his continued copyright infringement.”
CBS blocks Angry Joe Show’s Star Trek: Picard review for using just 26 seconds of the official trailer
YouTube’s broken copyright system continues to be used against creators.
JayStation admits lying about girlfriend Alexia Marano’s death to gain YouTube subscribers
Many were skeptical when JayStation first claimed his girlfriend was dead.
Apple hits The Unofficial Apple Archive with thousands of DMCA notices and takes down most of its videos
The archived videos are hard to find elsewhere and the site’s future is now uncertain.