Yearly Archives: 2020

Reddit bans pro-Trump forum in crackdown on hate speech

The Reddit action comes as Facebook, a bigger rival, faces a tsunami of criticism from Democrats and civil rights advocates and praise from Republicans for refusing to take action against a Trump post that threatens violence against protesters who denounce police violence and racial injustice. Facebook’s decision sparked internal conflict …

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Twitch temporarily bans President Trump

Twitch has temporarily banned President Donald Trump, in the latest surprise and high-profile suspension of the streaming service. Trump’s account was banned for “hate behavior” that was streamed live, and Twitch says the offensive content has now been removed. One of the streams in question was a rebroadcast of Trump’s …

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