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Reddit Purges Half of the Donald’s Top Moderators and Plans to Replace Them With Reddit Approved Mods
One of The Donald’s former top moderators suggested this decision will kill the subreddit.
Apple Ignores Request to Testify on Privacy and Censorship Concerns Regarding China
This is the second time Apple has ignored requests.
Disney Accused of Censorship After Suppressing John Oliver Episode From Hotstar India
The episode was hidden as it contained criticism of Prime Minister Modi.
Red Dead Redemption 2 Hot Coffee Mod Taken Down After Creator Says He Was Threatened by Take-Two Interactive
The creator of the mod said he didn’t break any rules.
Chinese Government Identifies Dissenting Citizens Through Phone Numbers Linked to Twitter
China is cracking down on those who criticize their response to coronavirus.
Reddit Announces It Now May Suspend Users for Simply Upvoting a “Policy-Breaking” Post
Reddit’s new rules go beyond banning users for the content they post – they’ll now ban users for supporting it with an upvote.
EA Slammed After Permanently Banning Popular FIFA Streamer Kurt From Playing Its Games and Using Its Services
FIFA fans say this is an attempt to silence Kurt because he criticizes the game.
Twitter Suspends Harry Chen PhD, Known for Reporting About Coronavirus Direct From Wuhan
Chen was known for keeping followers up-to-date with uncensored news direct from Wuhan.
Senator Michael Bennet Wants Facebook to Say How It’s Further Going to Crack Down on “Misinformation”
Democratic Senators want more.
Saudi Arabia Issues Arrest Warrant for “Disrespectful” YouTube Rapper Ayasel Slay After Video Went Viral
The rapper is being accused of being disrespectful to traditions after a song about the city of Mecca.
YouTube’s Cryptocurrency Purge Continues as YouTube Suspends Ivan on Tech
YouTube is still causing problems for the cryptocurrency community.
Laurence Fox Takes “Extended Break From Social Media” After Cancel Culture Leaves Him Fearing for His Future
Fox said some of the comments he’s received since appearing on Question Time have left him “shocked’ and caused him to become depressed.
