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Scientific journal Nature bends the knee, apologizes for associating coronavirus with China and Wuhan
Nature also called for others to “stop the coronavirus stigma.”
Hoaxed, number one documentary on iTunes right now, suspiciously censored from Amazon Prime
Amazon refused to say why.
On YouTube, edgy jokes are banned but the torture and eating of live animals is thriving
The animals aren’t even being killed humanely. “The mantle hood is filled with nerves, removing it while the squid is still alive is legitimately one of the most horrible things you can do,” a commenter wrote.
Animal Crossing New Horizons banned in China, likely for “offensive content”
The game allows too much creative freedom for the ruling Communist Chinese Party.
YouTube engulfed in censorship struggle as YouTuber Suzy Lu continues to flag videos she’s “unhappy with”
YouTubers are still getting channel strikes after criticizing Suzy Lu’s behavior.
YouTube CEO promises crackdown on “controversial content”
YouTube’s rules for tackling what it deems to be controversial content have hurt independent journalists, historical channels, and many other independent creators.
Private messaging app Signal suggests it could pull out of the US market if draconian EARN IT bill is approved
Signal is the latest company to speak out agains the bill.
London broadcaster faces investigation after daring to air David Icke interview
Outrage and censorship of the interview has caused even more people to seek it out.
Sweet Anita announces restraining order against stalker
Police have been slow to act.
Amy Schumer sued for $300,000 by photographer for posting a photo of herself on Instagram
Cases like this are increasing.
Twitter locks Diamond and Silk’s account after journalists complain about them questioning quarantine measures
Big tech platforms have introduced increasingly authoritarian rules around what users can and cannot say about the coronavirus.
Rumors of Jared Kushner’s proposed “surveillance” network faces backlash
Many already believe that the pandemic is causing people to lose their civil liberties and aren’t happy about it happening more.