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Louis Farrakhan’s account reinstated by Twitter, Twitter says suspension was an “error”
Twitter says it was a spam filter error.
SPLC says YouTube’s controversial “hate speech” rules were introduced in response to its advocacy
The rules have resulted in the mass demonetization and censorship of many innocuous creators on YouTube.
Twitter’s ban on targeting keywords like “transphobic” will hurt those it’s trying to protect
A short-sighted BBC report caused the ban.
Dental assistant says she was fired after writing “MAGA 2020” on Facebook
The backlash has been strong and the dental office has closed its website and Facebook Page.
Commercial archive Adland returns to the internet after bogus DMCA takedown claim, promises bright future
Adland is looking for opportunities to grow.
Canadian court fines anonymous forum users for defamation but doesn’t know who they are
The Judge doesn’t have any plans to find out.
YouTube censors anti-Nazi documentary Prelude to War
An archivists appeal was rejected.
The Supreme Court could hear its first challenge to section 230
The issue relates to how Facebook is immunized by Section 230 for content posted by terror group Hamas.
Google bans WhatsGap, Hong Kong app that highlighted and encouraged pro-democracy businesses
Google is once again accused of censorship.
TikTok reportedly considers a curated feed of verified publishers to attract advertisers
TikTok looks to go the way of Facebook a report says.
Mailchimp deplatforms Stefan Molyneux after allegations from activist
Mailchimp’s decision came after activists reported Molyneux to the company, alleging that they were supporting a “white nationalist.”
Instagram begins fact-checking photoshopped or filtered photos
Just changing the color of a photo is now subjecting an image to fact-checking.