COVID-19
Reddit Admins Lock Discussion of Study Suggesting China’s Censorship-Driven Response to Coronavirus Cost Lives
Users are keeping a close eye on Reddit’s tendency to censor content critical of China.
YouTuber Princezee Licks Subway Pole Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic
The YouTuber is known for his pranks.
Starving for Attention, Coronavirus Is Revealing the Worst Side of Celebrities
Celebs and social media don’t mix in times of crisis.
People Are Trying to Trademark the Terms “Coronavirus” and “COVID”
Not only is it in bad taste, they don’t seem to understand how trademarks work.
State-Owned China News Outlet Ratioed on Twitter After Continuously Claiming “Chinese Virus” Is Racist
Twitter users have responded by slamming the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for lying about the coronavirus and filling the tweet’s replies with memes.
Jack Burkman Suspended From Twitter After Being Accused of Inciting Panic Related to Coronavirus
Burkman claimed that stores would be closing and that The White House was preparing for food shortages.
YouTube’s Latest Coronavirus Update Is Likely to Cut Homepage Recommendations to Independent Creators
YouTube’s coronavirus changes are making it increasingly difficult for the independent creators who helped build the site.
CDC Calls for Livestreamed Funerals During Coronavirus Pandemic
Some funeral homes have already started making provisions.
Sponsored Post Rates for Creators Likely to Fall by Up to 25% Because of the Coronavirus
While a turbulent few months are expected because of the coronavirus, the market for sponsored posts is expected to grow long-term.
Twitter Will Force Users to Delete Tweets That Deny “Expert Guidance” About Coronavirus
Some users will also be forced to remove tweets containing coronavirus jokes under the new rules.
In Australia, Online Citizens Are Doing a Better Job at Tracking Coronavirus Cases Then the Government
Independent websites are proving more popular.
Twitch Bans Streamer Kaceytron for Coronavirus Joke
Twitch is growing increasingly inconsistent with bans.