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Canadian trucker Freedom Convoy embraces GiveSendGo after GoFundMe censorship
Alternative platforms are supporting the truckers after they were blocked from mainstream crowdfunding.
GoFundMe permanently shuts down Freedom Convoy campaign, refuses to pass on millions in raised funds
Donors can contact their bank to get their money back.
Twitter’s “potentially offensive” prompt kills 30% of posts when displayed
Nudges towards self-censorship.
YouTube deletes Dr. Mary Bowden’s press conference announcing lawsuit against Houston’s Methodist Hospital
YouTube banned the video under its “misinformation” policy.
Joe Rogan outrage did little to affect Spotify user numbers
Media reports that users are leaving the app in droves are false, data suggests.
Rumble announces record monthly watch time and uploads, significant user growth
The alternative video sharing platform reaches new highs.
Media Cartel Hearing: Senator Blackburn criticizes Big Tech partnerships with mainstream media
Pushback against the bill.
Google and Yelp remove business reviews that criticize vaccine passport rules
Both platforms have published disclosures.
GoFundMe blocks fundraising for Freedom Convoy, is “collaborating with local law enforcement”
At the time of writing, no further donations can be made.
Scotland: Man convicted of posting “grossly offensive” tweet
Speech protections in the UK are suffering.
Facebook bans American trucker convoy group
The tech giant shuts down another grass roots protest movement
Oversight Board overturns Facebook censorship decision of user asking for advice on how to speak to a doctor
It’s not just with Covid that Facebook has been inserting itself into matters of health.