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Biden administration demands Facebook hands over data on “misinformation” and vaccine skeptics
The White House wants it as a “good will gesture.”
Auburn student loses government role over opinions expressed in tweets
His tweets were described as “concerning.”
Mike Richards quits Jeopardy after media drags up old podcast comments
Over comments from 7 years ago.
Quinnipiac University threatens to cut off internet access for unvaccinated students
Other universities have also introduced similar policies.
DeSantis Press Secretary Christina Pushaw was temporarily locked out of Twitter
Pushaw was being accused of harassment for criticizing an inaccurate report.
FBI admits it “has so far found no evidence” January 6th Capitol riot was organized on social media
Another story that was used to justify mass Big Tech censorship begins to crumble.
OnlyFans changes show payment processors and banks are major players in deciding what’s allowed to exist online
OnlyFans appears to have been strong-armed into changing its platform after payment processors and banks complained.
China to dictate how streamers dress and speak
China is making big strides in regulating independent streamers, not just dictating what they’re allowed to say – but also how they say it.
FTC issues revised complaint against Facebook
The new complaint is much more extensive.
Facebook rejects “disinformation dozen” narrative (censors them anyway)
Facebook has said that the common trope that 12 individuals are responsible for most vaccine “misinformation” online is in itself misinformation.
Washington Post faces criticism for praising Taliban’s “sophisticated” social media use, saying that’s why they’re not banned like Trump
“Trump’s posts for years challenged platform rules against hate speech and inciting violence. Today’s Taliban, by and large, does not.”
Queensland CEO Greg Hallam sues former lawmaker over Jabba the Hutt memes
Hallam’s legal team argues the memes caused him “mental and physical health” deterioration.