fact-checking
MembersSly “fact-checking” tactics that lead to social media censorship
? A small number of pre-ordained fact-checkers have the power to use these tactics and prevent millions of social media users from seeing certain posts.
Facebook censors John Stossel through “fact-checkers”
“Facebook is letting activists restrict my views based on things I never said.”
Facebook threatens to delete page of Terrence K. Williams’ again after he reacts to Portland riots
Williams suggested his page is being targeted because he supports President Trump.
Twitter is accused of selectively-applying mailbox “fact-checks”
Despite being debunked, Twitter refused to fact-check the posts like they have with others.
Facebook to allow fact checkers to flag opinions
Facebook has clarified the rules.
Google starts fact-checking images in search results
Another Big Tech company adds fact-checks that editorialize its search results.
How Big Tech employees feel about Trump being censored, free speech on platforms
Here are a results of a survey.
As Twitter editorializes the president, alternative Gab experiences record growth
Big Tech censorship is actively fueling growth of alternative platforms.
Chinese diplomats are using Western social media to “fact-check” criticism against China
Western platforms are banned in China, but Chinese diplomats feel the need to use fact-checking to deflect criticism.
Tone deaf Mark Zuckerberg: “Facebook shouldn’t be the arbiter of truth”
Zuck’s statement goes against everything Facebook is currently doing.
Facebook soft-censors The Babylon Bee, starts forcing users to confirm that they actually want to share posts
The Babylon Bee has had to deal with its content being censored by Facebook several times over the last few years.