content moderation
Senator Josh Hawley Slams Facebook’s Conservative Bias Audit: “It’s a Smokescreen Disguised as a Solution”
The audit has received widespread criticism from both conservatives and liberals.
Twitch Streamer Anomaly’s Ban for Briefly Showing Hitler Minecraft Skin Has Been Lifted
The ban was criticized by many people who saw it as yet another example of Twitch’s inconsistent application of the rules.
Barack Obama Calls on Internet Platforms to Reduce the Influence of Hate Groups
Obama made the comments in response to media reports about the El Paso shooter posting a manifesto to 8chan.
Twitter Notifies Users to “Support a Culture of Respect”
Yet another example of Twitter stepping up its efforts to police speech on the platform.
Twitch Streamer Anomaly Banned for Accidentally Showing Less Than Two Seconds of Hitler Minecraft Skin
This is the latest controversial ban that highlights Twitch’s inconsistent application of its rules.
YouTube Demonetizes Popular YouTube Channel Top 5 Scary Videos
The channel is the lates independent channel to be hit by YouTube’s practices.
Instagram Mass Suspends 30+ Meme Accounts With Over 33 Million Total Followers
Instagram previously mass-purged meme accounts from its platform at the end of 2018.
Rep. Paul Gosar Introduces New Bill to Tackle Online Censorship
Gosar joins Senators Hawley and Cruz that are looking at ways to end online censorship.
YouTube Destroys the Income of Popular Independent Creator Sir Spooks
Sir Spooks is the latest YouTube channel to be hit by YouTube’s new adpocalypse.
Instagram Starts Hiding Public Likes in Ireland
This follows public likes being hidden for Canadian Instagram users in May.
Twitter Adds Even More Rules, Bans “Dehumanizing” Terms Against “Protected” Religious Groups
Twitter’s adding more rules for what’s allowed in public discourse on the platform.
Facebook Oversight Board Architects Defends the Proposed Plan
Facebook has been heavily criticized for its censorship in recent months.