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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.
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.
Naborly Asks Landlords to Report if Tenants Are “Delinquent” on April Rent, to Build a Profile on Them
During times of the pandemic’s unprecedented economic loss, should tenants’ inability to pay rent be secretly recorded to be used against them at a later date?
EFF to Defend Locast Against Bogus Copyright Infringement Claims
Broadcasters are trying to get Locast shut down.
Community-Powered 3D Gun Blueprints Repository DEFCAD Is Back Online
Censorship challenges have taken the site offline several times over the last seven years.
Guns, Fitness Gear, and Groceries Are Winning in the Corona Economy
Yelp has released data showing interest in different sectors.
Facebook Marketplace Is a Hotbed for Toilet Paper Satire
“Sellers” are entertaining everyone with funny listings.
CDC Calls for Livestreamed Funerals During Coronavirus Pandemic
Some funeral homes have already started making provisions.
Stay-At-Home Life Will Drive Streaming Traffic Up by 60%, Analytics Show
The most popular content is movies and news shows.
Twitter Removes David a Clarke’s Tweets That Suggested People Visit Bars and Restaurants During Pandemic
Twitter says they were “encouraging self-harm.”
Xbox Live Is Down, With Users Unable to Sign In
Users aren’t happy it’s gone down during their time of social distancing.
The Proposed Online EARN IT Act Will Harm Free Speech, Rights Groups Say
Rights groups are mounting opposition.