Topic: civic integrity policy
Civic integrity policies implemented by platforms like Twitter often prioritize the suppression of speech deemed as “misinformation” over the protection of free expression. These policies can lead to the banning and suspension of accounts, including those of public figures and organizations, raising concerns about selective enforcement and the impact on open discourse. Such actions highlight the tension between content moderation and individual liberties, as well as the role of tech companies in shaping political narratives.
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Twitter outlines its plot to “protect” the US midterm elections from “misinformation”
Using the same policy that resulted in unprecedented censorship during the 2020 US presidential election.
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Lawsuit against Twitter reveals how it works with Democrats to censor
Lawsuits fighting back against Big Tech censorship at the behest of public officials are mounting.
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Twitter introduces new speech strikes system, will ban accounts that repeatedly post “misinformation”
Five strikes = permanent suspension.
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Twitter bans The Gateway Pundit’s Jim Hoft
Another big name gone.
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Twitter bans MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell
The latest of President Trump’s closest supporters to be purged.
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Twitter locked out congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene for 12 hours
Twitter is increasingly moderating politicians.
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Twitter and Facebook suspend President Trump’s account, threaten to ban it permanently
An escalation in censorship from Twitter and Facebook.
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Twitter labels President Trump’s tweet for making a “potentially misleading” statement about mail-in voting
Under Twitter’s new rules, “disputed” claims and statements that “could” undermine faith in the election process are now being labeled.
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Twitter to start censoring “disputed” election claims
Big Tech’s crackdown on election-related posts continues.
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Twitter is accused of selectively-applying mailbox “fact-checks”
Despite being debunked, Twitter refused to fact-check the posts like they have with others.