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University lecturer: labeling someone “geek” and “nerd” is hate speech and equivalent to the n-word
The lecturer has a new book out.
PewDiePie explains why he’s taking a break from YouTube next year
PewDiePie said he felt like he had to explain the break after the fake news saying he’s quitting YouTube.
Woman accused of biting and throwing baby during Twitch stream
Child protective services could get involved.
Twitch viewers use donation system to prank call 911 with Siri during FouseyTUBE stream
“Hey, Siri. Call 911.”
Facebook-owned apps dominate 4 out 5 most downloaded apps of 2019
The other was TikTok.
Epilepsy Foundation lodges criminal complaints against Twitter users after being targeted with strobe lights
The event took place during National Epilepsy Awareness Month.
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki denies that YouTube has “some kind of ulterior goal”
Wojcicki also pushed back on what she described as “conspiracy theories” about “what YouTube’s really up to.”
Facebook bans journalist Ford Fischer from posting links as he attempted to share YouTube censorship article
Facebook has been increasingly sanctioning its users for sharing links this year.
BRICS countries make strides towards digital sovereignty
BRICS is an international association made up of five countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Taken together, their population forms about 42% of the world’s overall population. It’s therefore little surprise that the five countries, albeit some more intensely than others, a
2019 was a low point for YouTube and demoralizing for creators and the community
There are no signs things will be better in 2020.
Pokimane expects to be banned from Twitch
The popular Twitch streamer predicts her luck will run out.
KSI defends YouTube as it faces mounting criticism from the community
KSI said the platform is “so important” to him and has allowed him to do more things.