Culture
China state media uses propaganda on Twitter to sow division in the US
China using Twitter to take advantage of division in the US is well documented.
New social media app aims to offer a safe space for users
Those who want more self-censorship, not less, will be fans of Telepath.
Law and Order writer files for arbitration after being fired for social media posts
Craig Gore’s message to rioters got him fired.
Louisville Police Major to retire after online backlash for calling rioters “punks”
Major Bridget Hallahan will retire on October 1st.
Employee fired from Anaconda Mining after former classmate reports Facebook comments
The modern phenomenon of going to someone’s employer after having a disagreement with them is increasing.
BC party leader supported J.K Rowling against rape threats, forced to resign after trans activist outrage
Those who don’t comply are canceled.
Sheryl Sandberg said Black Lives Matter “needed” Facebook but Facebook doesn’t get “any credit”
Sandberg made the statements in leaked audio.
UK to look at whether “misogyny” should invoke harsher criminal sentences
Some think that crimes should have stricter punishments if “misogyny” is involved.
Job Creators Network video wanted to show how small businesses are hurt by riots. YouTube restricted it.
Restricted videos have severe cuts to reach and visibility on the platform.
Employees have been fired for opposing critical race theory. Trump just banned it for all federal contractors.
Many employees are now free of the reeducation.
Users accuse Apple’s Siri of linking police to terrorists
“Hey Siri, where are the terrorists?”
Satirical show Spitting Image faces online backlash after revealing Greta Thunberg puppet
Apparently, satirizing a public figure who speaks on global climate issues is off limits.