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Twitter Cracks Down on Jokes but Lets Chinese Official Spread Coronavirus Propaganda
Twitter says it’s forcing the removal of some coronavirus jokes to “to keep people safe on Twitter.”
Lawmakers Ask Jack Dorsey to Censor Chinese Officials’ Propaganda Accounts
They say the accounts are actively breaking Twitter’s rules and are still allowed on the platform.
State-Owned China News Outlet Ratioed on Twitter After Continuously Claiming “Chinese Virus” Is Racist
Twitter users have responded by slamming the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for lying about the coronavirus and filling the tweet’s replies with memes.
Jack Burkman Suspended From Twitter After Being Accused of Inciting Panic Related to Coronavirus
Burkman claimed that stores would be closing and that The White House was preparing for food shortages.
Twitter to Start Making Its Controversial “Manipulated Media” Labels More Noticeable on the Site
The label caused some users to believe a real but selectively edited video clip was “fake” or “doctored.”
Twitter Will Force Users to Delete Tweets That Deny “Expert Guidance” About Coronavirus
Some users will also be forced to remove tweets containing coronavirus jokes under the new rules.
Political Activist Samuel Finkelstein Suspended From Twitter After Warning About Coronavirus Risks for Seniors
The suspension appears to have been triggered by a mass flagging campaign.
Twitter Says Brace for Enforcement Mistakes as It Increases Reliance on Automated Systems During Pandemic
YouTube is also telling users to expect deleted videos, appeal delays, and live stream suppression because of COVID-19.
Twitter Removes David a Clarke’s Tweets That Suggested People Visit Bars and Restaurants During Pandemic
Twitter says they were “encouraging self-harm.”
DMCA Abuser Targets Justin Whang’s Twitter Account
“Ultimately, the DMCA needs to be reformed. It’s way too susceptible to abuse.”
Twitter Suspends Gaming News Outlet NicheGamer After Bogus Copyright Claims
The account has yet to be restored at the time of publication.
Singapore Defends Controversial “Fake News” Law in Face of Coronavirus
Singapore is insisting its fake news law won’t stifle free speech.