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Media allege Military and Naval Academy kids’ use of OK sign was a “White Power” symbol
Accusations such as this have ended careers in the past.
Twitter to expand its “Trust and Safety Council”
The expanded team comes into effect in January.
Offended rivals and Twitter users try to cancel new game Reality Check: The Game of Privilege
Those outraged didn’t seem to notice the irony considering what the game was highlighting.
Google prevents some Linux users from signing into its services
Redditors noticed the issue.
PewDiePie announces he’s taking a break from YouTube
In a video criticizing YouTube’s direction, PewDiePie said he’s tired and taking a break.
Twitter plans “a level playing field” for the elections but won’t reinstate the candidates it banned
Twitter will tag election candidates but won’t allow all candidates to take part on the platform.
Larry Sanger slams Jack Dorsey for his “mishandling of social media”
Sanger made the comments in response to Jack Dorsey’s plans for decentralizing Twitter.
Reddit tests forcing mobile users to sign in to browse
Early reactions are exactly as you would imagine.
UK Labour voters surprised to learn Twitter doesn’t reflect reality
Digital echo chambers have been realized.
PewDiePie slams YouTube’s new harassment policy – “Oh God. What has happened to comedy?”
PewDiePie warned that only “mediocre humor” will be allowed on the platform after this change.
Lily Allen deletes Twitter account following backlash to her criticism of British voters
Allen escaped the backlash by closing her Twitter account.
YouTube removes true crime video from Kendall Rae for being “harmful and dangerous”
True crime could be the latest genre that’s no longer safe on YouTube.