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GitLab Commits to Working With All Companies, Regardless of Politics or Values
GitLab is taking a different stance to some of its competitors.
Senator Hawley Remains Skeptical of Zuckerberg’s Alleged “Free Speech” Awakening
Zuckerberg has recently been attempting to position Facebook as a company that champions and protects free speech.
Twitter to Prevent Likes, Retweets, and Replies on Some Tweets From Trump and Other World Leaders
The change could throttle one of the main lines of communication between President Trump and the public.
Twitch Cuts Stream Just After Streamer Is Asked Opinion on Hong Kong
The program that selects random streamers may not be as impartial as it claims to be.
Twitter Hides James O’Keefe Tweet About CNN Investigative Report Behind “Sensitive Media” Notice
O’Keefe’s previous investigative reports have been censored by other tech giants after they responded to questionable privacy complaints.
Facebook Admits Its Moderation Tools Are a “Blunt Instrument”, Can’t Understand Context
The way the giant is now arguing its case against the ECJ decision sheds more light on the way it rates the quality of its own technology.
Steam Is Censoring Criticism of Its “LGBTQ+” Sale
Valve doesn’t want people talking about its sale.
Consumers Boycott Flora for Not Supporting Free Speech After It Pulls Ads From Mumsnet Forum
Consumers boycott Flora for not supporting free speech after it pulls ads from Mumsnet forum
Carpe Donktum’s Ban for 2 Year Old Copyright “Violation” Came Moments After Sharing Video Exposing CNN Bias
Some are speculating over the timing of the ban.
Facebook Deletes the Largest Donald Trump Fan Page With Over 3 Million Followers
Facebook says it removed the page for violating the company’s rules around “impersonation and pretending to be an individual or business” – something the owner denies.
Apple TV+ Exec Warned Creators Not to Anger China When Creating Shows, Report Says
Apple pandering to China is causing more ire.
Gamers Aren’t Convinced by Blizzard’s Blitzchung Ban Response: “China Had No Influence on Our Decision”
Blizzard’s response isn’t going down well with Hearthstone fans.
