Though I note @Hariette (at least in the original post) does not seem to be a valid link, while I suspect @hariette will work just fine. Weird. Let’s see if I’m right.
Users on TikTok searching for “WGA” are met with a screen claiming that the phrase “may be associated with behavior or content that violates our guidelines.” No videos return. Users are also unable to search for the “WGA” hashtag....
Yet another demonstration of the dangers of allowing a communication channel to be controlled by an entity whose motives aren’t aligned with what the users of that channel actually want / need.
Fediverse is the best collective action I can think of against this kind of censorship.
Nigerian power grid in ‘total system collapse’ (www.bangkokpost.com)
What’s happening with Artemis these days? (artemis.camp)
I’m guessing @Hariette has been taking a well-deserved break?...
TikTok is blocking searches for WGA amid the ongoing writers strike (www.mediamatters.org)
Users on TikTok searching for “WGA” are met with a screen claiming that the phrase “may be associated with behavior or content that violates our guidelines.” No videos return. Users are also unable to search for the “WGA” hashtag....