Corruption and Control: Turkmenistan turned internet censorship into a business
https://blog.torproject.org/Corruption-Control-Turkmenistan-internet-censorship-business/
#HackerNews #Corruption #InternetCensorship #Turkmenistan #DigitalRights #OnlineFreedom #BusinessEthics
🚨 Oh no, the internet police are here! 🚨 #Cloudflare wants you to apply for permission to exist online, transforming the web into a bureaucratic dystopia where filling out forms becomes the new CAPTCHA. 📝 Good luck getting on the "cool list" while you dodge the wolves in Wi-Fi clothing! 🐺💻
https://positiveblue.substack.com/p/the-web-does-not-need-gatekeepers #internetpolice #bureaucraticdystopia #permissions #onlinefreedom #WiFiwolves #HackerNews #ngated
It’s always a good time to donate to the Tor Project, but especially in light of increasing efforts by governments around the world to control and monitor online activity. These actions threaten fundamental rights – the right to online privacy and internet freedom.
I just donated, consider donating if you can. https://donate.torproject.org/
So I've just migrated all of my (admittedly entirely uninteresting) #GitHub repos to my own #Forgejo installation. I have no illusions that anyone will actually care about this move, but at least it removes one of the many pebbles in my stomach.
I did not need convincing that using and relying on centralised services run by large, non-European companies is bad; that has been clear for decades. Dependency, privacy concerns, legal implications and the general issue of "being the product" are all well-known and not-so-well-aged problems.
So what's new? Well that's easy: Most - or even all - the companies and services that fall under the umbrella loosely defined above have turned into outright Trump-apologists and bona fide supporters of fascism. Oh and they steal everyones stuff and feed it to their LLMs.
I should have done this a long time ago, and even so I'm keeping my presence on GitHub simply because it's pretty much a necessity to be able to contribute to other projects. And doing that is still more important than "sticking it to the guy": The positive impact of contributing (and maintaining a low bar for me to do so) still seems too important to outright deleting me account.
I'm willing to hear arguments to the contrary, though. #SelfHosting #Independence #EU #DigitalFreedom #OnlineFreedom
This is one of the reasons why I joined Threads by Instagram, lol. Joined Threads to test Fediverse sharing! Let’s explore! 😂
#Fediverse #ThreadsApp #ThreadsApp #Fediverse #FediverseSharing #InstagramThreads #SocialMedia #SpongeBobMeme #TechLife #DecentralizedWeb #Mastodon #SocialNetworking #TechTrend #OpenSource #DigitalCommunity #TechHumor #ExploreFediverse #SocialTech #OnlineFreedom #TechJourney #MemeVibes #JoinTheFediverse
Iran Lifts WhatsApp Ban: A Step Towards Loosening Internet Restrictions?
Iran lifts WhatsApp ban! This could dramatically improve internet access for Iranian citizens. #Iran #InternetFreedom #WhatsApp #GooglePlay #IranTech #OnlineFreedom
https://tech-champion.com/general/iran-lifts-whatsapp-ban-a-step-towards-loosening-internet-restrictions/
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🕵 They Want You Talking. Don’t Give Them the Satisfaction. #DeadSwitch #SilenceIsStrength #GovernmentControl #StayPrivate #DigitalResistance #EncryptedSpace #CyberGhost #MindGames #InformationWarfare #PrivacyFirst #OnlineFreedom #NoLabels #SpeakInTheDark #TheSwitchListens #EchoesInTheDark
http://tomsitcafe.com/2025/04/02/%f0%9f%95%b5-they-want-you-talking-dont-give-them-the-satisfaction/
Iran Lifts WhatsApp Ban: A Step Towards Loosening Internet Restrictions?
Iran lifts WhatsApp ban! This could dramatically improve internet access for Iranian citizens. #Iran #InternetFreedom #WhatsApp #GooglePlay #IranTech #OnlineFreedom
https://tech-champion.com/general/iran-lifts-whatsapp-ban-a-step-towards-loosening-internet-restrictions/
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The price of everything
I used to think "free" search was a no-brainer. Then I realized how much of my data, time and attention I was handing over. 🤯 After having tested it for a week, I now use the paid search engine Kagi.com , and it's been a game-changer.
The level of digital tranquility that has followed is indescribable.
Finally, I feel like I'm in control of my online experience.
#Privacy #boycott #usa #EthicalTech #leavegoogle #OnlineFreedom #kagi.com #digitaltraquility
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#DigitalRights #Merchandise #PrivacyMatters #LetTheNetWork #encryption
I just created my account.. discovering #mastodon and hope to be positively surprised. I can’t stand US traditional platforms owned by nauseatingly rich elites & politicized aliens. We have to take back our #onlinefreedom (it sounds so utopian in 2025 but I still dream about it).
Boycott Big Tech now or lose your freedom forever !
#BoycottX
#boycottmeta
#boycottgoogle
#BoycottBigTech
#freespeech
#epartheid: Social engineering under the guise of curating discourse.
#fediverse #decentralization #socialmedia #censorship #onlinefreedom #techethics #privacy #internetgovernance #digitalrights #platformbias #algorithmicbias #freeexpression #independentmedia #echochamber #onlinecommunity #techaccountability #contentmoderation #communitygovernance #digitalexclusion #isolationchamber
#epartheid: The illusion of inclusion, the reality of exclusion.
#fediverse #decentralization #socialmedia #censorship #onlinefreedom #techethics #privacy #internetgovernance #digitalrights #platformbias #algorithmicbias #freeexpression #independentmedia #echochamber #onlinecommunity #techaccountability #contentmoderation #communitygovernance #digitalexclusion #isolationchamber
#epartheid: Echo Chambers labeled as "Safe Spaces."
#fediverse #decentralization #socialmedia #censorship #onlinefreedom #techethics #privacy #internetgovernance #digitalrights #platformbias #algorithmicbias #freeexpression #independentmedia #echochamber #onlinecommunity #techaccountability #contentmoderation #communitygovernance #digitalexclusion #isolationchamber
#epartheid: Moderation policies designed to silence dissent.
#fediverse #decentralization #socialmedia #censorship #onlinefreedom #techethics #privacy #internetgovernance #digitalrights #platformbias #algorithmicbias #freeexpression #independentmedia #echochamber #onlinecommunity #techaccountability #contentmoderation #communitygovernance #digitalexclusion #isolationchamber
#epartheid: Censorship rebranded as Community Guidelines.
#fediverse #decentralization #socialmedia #censorship #onlinefreedom #techethics #privacy #internetgovernance #digitalrights #platformbias #algorithmicbias #freeexpression #independentmedia #echochamber #onlinecommunity #techaccountability #contentmoderation #communitygovernance #digitalexclusion #isolationchamber
@Mastodon #Mastodon
#epartheid: digital isolation disguised as moderation.
#fediverse #decentralization #opensource #socialmedia #censorship #onlinefreedom #techethics #privacy #internetgovernance #digitalrights #platformbias #algorithmicbias #freeexpression #independentmedia #echochamber #onlinecommunity #techaccountability #contentmoderation #selfhosting #communitygovernance #digitalinclusion #isolationchamber
Reflecting on past victories against porn censorship in the UK brings a sense of hope for the future. The upcoming report from the Independent Porn Review has me looking back at how we defeated censorship before. #Censorship #OnlineFreedom #OnlineSafety
Looking for a way to explain why decentralized social media matters? This article breaks it down in a relatable way, perfect for sharing with friends who are curious about platforms like Mastodon. https://rawsoninternetmarketing.com/why-decentralized-social-media-could-be-your-lifeline-in-a-shifting-world/ #DecentralizedSocialMedia #Mastodon #Fediverse #OpenSource #OnlineFreedom #SocialMediaAlternatives #DigitalResilience #CommunityDriven #TechForGood #FutureOfSocialMedia
Famous people are always part of the #marketing #propaganda, also their income. Well, then let's use #Skyview a view and share BlueSky threads without needing a BlueSky account.
«“Bluesky Has the Juice”–Celebrities Flee “Toxic” X for Rival #SocialMedia Site:
Actors, directors, musicians and journalists are among the millions that have joined up to #Bluesky since the presidential election»
📰 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/bluesky-celebrities-twitter-elon-musk-1236062723/
🦋 https://skyview.social
