I can’t believe that I’m writing this here in the United States of America. Clearly, communication between all the 75,000,000 or so individuals who supported Donald Trump’s re-election is under attack.
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Companies and Governments Suppress and Censor; People Still Find Ways to Express Themselves
It should cause us great trepidation that German-style Internet controls are catching on around the world. The home of National Socialism does not have an Enlightenment perspective.
Poland Proposes Free Speech Court to Protect Social Media Content from Censorship
Poland has a new law under consideration. It’s simple. If someone publishes something that does not violate Poland’s Laws, Social Media platforms like Facebook and Twitter can’t censor it or deplatform the speaker. If they do and lose, it could cost them up to 2 million dollars.
Bill Gates: Social Media Platforms Need To Face Stronger Regulation In The U.S.
There’s nothing like the smell of creeping tyranny in the morning! Yes, you can quote me. Even when the tyranny is not just creeping, it is crawling. Seeping might work or descending – as in from the ruling class.
Twitter Censorship … How Should we Respond?
Jack Dorsey and other technology executives spoke Wednesday on their moderation practices. They appeared before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The testimony comes following Twitter’s decision to suspend the New York Post from its platform.
It is Time for Social Media Regulation?
Way back in 2017 (it seems almost ancient history now) I wrote this “editorial” for another blog. I don’t claim to be prescient, but it was obvious even back then that “social media platforms” were out of control.
Yes, Antifa.com Redirects to JoeBiden.com But I Don’t Think it Means Anything.
There is a video quickly making the rounds online. In it, this guy is amazed, surprised, exasperated that when you type www.antifa.com as a web address and hit enter, it takes you to JoeBiden.com (and the donations page).
GrokTV is now Available on LBRY
If you are on LBRY, we have an announcement. GraniteGrok now has a channel on LBRY called GrokTV. If you’d be so kind as to find it and follow it, we’d appreciate that.
What Does a Candidate’s Social Media Tell You?
In these polarized times, social media has become a battleground. We all have friends who are, shall we say, outspoken. But what if that outspoken individual happens to be a candidate for office?
Did Berniece Van Der Berg (Co-Founder of the Moonlight Meadery): Really Pay Attention in Facebook class?
This little clip at WMUR was brought to my attention: “Business owners get advice from Facebook on how to succeed on social media“. When I went traipsing over to see what it was, there she was – bright and cheery:
DESSA, Social Sentinel – RSA 91-A Right To Know demand – student and personal data – Part 2
This was a more lengthy Right To Know I sent to SAU 73 Superintendent Kirk Beitler than what I sent to our Town Clerk / Tax Collector (and modeled after Grokster Ann Marie’s one to SAU 16 Superintendent David Ryan). And answer he did.
Superintendent David Ryan refuses to answer questions about Social Emotion Learning / DESSA software
So, Grokster Ann Marie put in a lengthy RSA 91-A Right to Know demand to SAU 16’s Superintendent, David Ryan concerning the use of Social Emotional Learning and/or social media spying software. Here are the non-response responses (thus far) -Skip:
Pelosi Plans to Control What People Post on Social Media
Last year Speaker Pelosi, using her best judgment, suggested federal politicians should decide what people post on social media. That’s right; Pelosi suggested that freedom of expression for social media companies is a “gift” and a “privilege.”
Greta Thunberg is a Serial Plagiarist or We’ve Discovered Her Muppet Masters
I like to call Greta Thunberg a Muppet, well, not just her. The left has hordes of them. Puppets repeating the words of political elites. Paid protesters holding signs on whose meaning they have no clue. David Hogg. But back to our inspired environmental activist and her ghostwriters.
FIRE Gives UNH Green Light for Free Speech (Again) Despite Social Media Policy
When it comes to Campus free speech, Dartmouth is the dog in the Granite State. Josiah Bartlett reported last month that New Hampshire’s Ivy League College got a Red Light for creepy community spying and reporting. UNH, on the other hand, got a Green Light, and I’m still not sure why?
Facebook: Liberal Elementary School Teacher Says Trump Supporters Should be Shot
As NH Democrats pursue avenues to protect themselves from accountability, a liberal Elementary School Teacher (is that a public official?) in Clarksville, Tennessee, has advocated for violence against Trump supporters.
New Hampshire Democrats Want State Supervision of Public Opinion
Iran had to turn off the internet. Angela Merkel, formerly assigned the role to distribute East German agitprop (when it was East Germany), proclaims hate speech requires the state to control speech. And here in New Hampshire?
Note to Elected NH Democrats Who Have Blocked People on Facebook and Twitter
This applies to any elected official, but most of the information I receive is about Democrats. Alderman, members of the Legislature, and any state or local official who has blocked someone on social media, I’m here to help you out. Unblock them before you get sued.
Up and Comers in Social Media
There are up and comers in the world of social media. The world of social media is dominated by companies like Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter. But that hasn’t stopped new startups from trying to carve out market niches.