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WhatsApp to Cut Message Forwarding to Prevent Coronavirus “Misinformation”
WhatsApp can’t read people’s messages so it’ll just prevent everyone from forwarding too much.
Apr 7, 2020
Facebook Warns Users Not to Talk About a Link Between 5G and COVID-19 or It’ll Be Deleted
Facebook says it will take a zero tolerance stance towards the conspiracy.
Apr 7, 2020
YouTube Censors Popular David Icke Interview Which Had 339,000 Views in 30 Minutes
Big tech continues cracking down on what people are allowed to say about the coronavirus.
Apr 7, 2020
What Happens When Big Tech’s Authoritative Sources Get It Wrong?
What’s the long-term impact of the wrong information been sent to the top of recommendation algorithms?
Apr 7, 2020
Facebook Says Sorry for Shutting Down Groups That Were Donating Free DIY Masks
Death by algorithm.
Apr 7, 2020
Independent News Outlet We Are Change Suddenly Demonetized by YouTube
The channel had no strikes and YouTube didn’t cite any specific videos or violations.
Apr 7, 2020
Blizzard Fine Overwatch League Players $1000 for “Inappropriate Language”
Viewers are calling on Blizzard to reverse it.
Apr 6, 2020
Etsy Says if You’re Selling Face Masks Don’t Mention Coronavirus
Etsy wants to avoid liability so don’t be mentioning any unsubstantiated claims.
Apr 5, 2020
YouTube to Censor Videos Suggesting a Link Between 5G and Coronavirus
YouTube is expanding on its “conspiracy theory” policies.
Apr 5, 2020
Court Hears Final Arguments in Laura Loomer and Freedom Watch’s Censorship Suit Against Google, Facebook, Twitter
Loomer and Freedom Watch argued that social media companies should be held liable for First Amendment violations.
Apr 5, 2020
LGBTQ YouTubers BriaAndChrissy Partially Remonetized While Arielle Scarcella Remains Demonetized
YouTube is up to its usual antics at a time when creators need stability the most.
Apr 5, 2020
YouTube: Creators Could Have to PAY to Find Out Why They Were Demonetized
YouTube considers monetizing creators’ demonetizations.
Apr 4, 2020