Gab
Google bans Gab app, gives the decentralized social network an impossible list of demands
Google’s decision means it can now ban ANY app that features what it deems to be user generated content if it decides that content is “objectionable.”
Gab’s top new features include mobile app support, self-hosting, video uploads, and two-factor authentication
Gab says that the new features in this open-source and decentralized new Gab make it unstoppable.
Mastodon attempts to censor free speech social network Gab by blocking its domain
Mastodon seems to be struggling to comprehend what a fediverse is supposed to be.
Gab becomes the largest Mastodon node, bringing the largest user contribution to the fediverse
In just one day, Gab becomes the largest Mastodon node, introducing the largest number of users to decentralized social platforms.
Social network Gab launches decentralized version, brings liberty to the App Store
After facing much adversity from big tech companies, the path ahead is looking much clearer for the alternative social network.
Gab reports Apple to the US Department of Justice as the Dissenter iOS app is rejected from the App Store – even though Apple admits it doesn’t violate any terms
Apple said that the Dissenter iOS browser was rejected based on “defamatory and mean-spirited content” found in Gab’s other products outside of the App Store.
Interest in jailbreaking iPhones has skyrocketed in recent months, as Apple faces antitrust criticism over its locked-down App Store
The news comes as Apple has faced increased scrutiny over the alleged monopolistic control it holds over the App Store in recent months.
On platforms, publishers, and censorship
Social media platforms will have to decide which lane they’re in.
Twitter permanently bans another journalist: this time, Nick Monroe
Many journalists, commentators, and YouTubers relied on Monroe’s tweet threads which focused on breaking news and debunking fake news.
The Dissenter browser with built-in censorship-proof Dissenter comments and ad blocking is a fast, fun way to promote free speech online
Gab, the free speech software company behind the Dissenter browser, say it will “put free speech and users first.”
Facebook deletes Banting 7 Day Meal Plans and many other popular groups
It’s unclear whether this is a bug or part of Facebook’s efforts to censor discussion around certain topics.
Andrew Torba is one of the few people actually doing something about preserving free speech online
It’s easy to talk but not so easy to act.