Meta Is Still Fact Checking In NZ
I received a polite email this week from Kiwi journalist George Driver who is an official ‘fact checker’ for Facebook who queried one of my recent posts.
Social Media
Really? Where Are You Going to Go?
It isn’t Meta or X who need to change: it is corporations and advertising companies who need to realise the world has changed.
Zuckerberg’s Sudden Censorship Thaw Is Not Free Speech
Facebook is trying to realign itself to stay relevant. But will it go beyond paying mere lip service to those demanding freedom?
The Misinformation Bill Is Gone for Now
The Australian government will most probably go back to the drawing board and hope to revive the bill in the new year.
Why DOGE Was Able to Torpedo the Rushed Spending Bill
New ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ begins with a bang.
UK Online Censorship Laws Come Into Force
The rules will apply to more than 100,000 companies from around the world, from the largest social media platforms to ‘very small’ providers of entertainment, dating, gambling and other online services.
Under-16s: Protecting Our Kids or Power?
To exclude under-16s, social media companies will need to identify all Australian users, likely through a digital ID or at least by storing information that is then accessible by court order.
Ban the Culture While You’re at It
We can only hope this entire debacle sheds light on how brazen Labor and their lust for power really is – so we can stop it.
The Weapon No One Is Talking About
Social media has repeatedly been proven the best way to win without explosions.
The X Factor: Elon Musk
The world’s richest man has singlehandedly transformed the dominant communications industry of the 21st century.
And the Left Celebrate This
The sickening response to a man’s death reveals a disturbing component of left-wing ideology.
The Censorship Bill Was DOA
Even Communications Minister Rowland had to admit that, “Based on public statements and engagements with Senators, it is clear that there is no pathway to legislate this proposal through the Senate.”
Bill to Ban Kids Passes House
If you’ve decided to let the state raise your children for you, then you deserve every piece of fascism you receive.
Headlines From the US and Australia
Transgenders, deportations, DOGE, the US justice dept and misinformation.
The Banning of Under-16s From Social Media
It may be unconstitutional and ripe for a High Court challenge.