Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) began requesting public information that could be posted or seen on the technology platform. Shadow band.
Shadowbanning can mean something else, but usually represents the post or account of a user with limited visibility. This varies from feeders’ feeds or an account of a person who is not included in the “search” page of the app, from the account of a person who is not displayed in the search.
The reason the Pro-Palestinian content is at the center of Tiktok BAN
Generally social media platform I reject that there is a shadow ningBut that is a It is well documented generation. Now, FTC, an independent agency that investigates unfair business practices, Censorship And I asked people to submit their opinions. We also encouraged users to submit opinions on the platform.
The platform governance researcher at the digital civic center of Northumbria University, Dr. CarolinaShadowbanned I think it is important to submit opinions.
“Users are experts with their own experiences, and marginalized users who are censored can provide anonymous response and examples of responding to Shadowbanning for Mashable.”
I think it is important for researchers with data and evidence to participate in submitting opinions by researchers with data and evidence on how shadows affect the marginalized community. He has previously received a shadow vernant. Written documents About the subject.
“The timing of the request is interesting,” she said. She mentioned the Trump administration To erase the language of trans and queer people On the government website Delete pages for LGBTQ and reproductive rightsNot only requires removal Diversity of science, equity and inclusive language.
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Instagram Shadowbanning LGBTQ and Sex ED accounts?
I wonder if this callout is for conservatives claiming shadow bending on the main platform. When Elon Musk acquired X Twitter, some prominent rightists insisted on the shadow button. for example.
The most likely goal of Shadowbanning is not Republican. that LGBTQ people,,, Sexual workerThose who discuss sexual intercourse and other marginalized content makers for sex such as sex.
Recently producer Post on Palestinian online They also said they were shadow bending. There was a ban on tiktok It is connected to professional Palestine content.
However, the effect of this new public opinion initiative is controversial. She pointed out a consultation on the UK’s online safety law when the law said. Threatening. The law passed through anyway.
“But I think it is very important to answer these counseling, then there is a precedent that can create a back log of evidence or cite in research. [that] It can be used as a debate to break down platform power. ”
She said Questions raised by FTC It was interesting to affect income and whether these measures were possible due to lack of competition in major social media platforms.
Andrew N. Ferguson, president of N. Ferguson, said, “Technology companies should not bother users … This survey is better understood by these FTC companies that violated the law by silencing and threatening their minds. It will help you. ”
Members of the public can be done Submit your opinion Until May 21. Reportfraud.Ftc.gov Click “Report”.
