Creators
Judge rules Cloudflare isn’t responsible for copyright infringement of users
The ruling could help Cloudflare position itself as a neutral entity in other areas, should it choose to.
The “right to control the commercial use of your persona” can be used to censor internet content, court rules
An unforeseen challenge to free speech.
YouTube bans vaccine skepticism, boots RFK Jr, Mercola, and others
The tech giant’s far-reaching censorship rules get even stricter.
YouTube: Stopping the spread of “misinformation,” “violative content” is our “number one priority”
A drastic shift in priorities from the platform that launched with the slogan “Broadcast Yourself.”
Mastercard used its dominance to dictate online platform rules, then launched its own digital ID system to capitalize on it
Payment processors are positioning themselves as the decider of who gets to stay online.
YouTube CEO says celebrating freedom of speech is a “core value”
Susan Wojcicki appears to have a different view of her platform than its users.
Twitter introduces Bitcoin tipping
The first major social network to embrace cryptocurrencies. But Twitter is still far from a supporter of freedom.
Fishing and hunting YouTube channels are being hit with arbitrary bans and censorship
Facing demonetizations and suspensions.
Instagram’s Adam Mosseri says regulation could lead to mass censorship on the platform
As if Instagram doesn’t do that anyway.
OpenSea launches mobile app, but is limited by Apple and Google’s oppressive rules
The app is just for browsing. No purchasing of collectibles is allowed.
PinePage is a new Patreon alternative committed to free speech
Creators can also accept Bitcoin.
Judge orders blogger to hand over devices in lawsuit over blog comments
Seemingly ignoring Section 230 and the First Amendment.