It was predicted, but now it is happening. Meta has announced that it will begin blocking news links in Canada on Facebook.
Facebook Begins Rolling Out Full News Link Blocking in Canada Read More »
More sources are experiencing test blocking while others are continuing to beg their readers to bookmark their sites.
Bill C-18: The Begging and Instagram Blocking Continues Read More »
In this 13th instalment of the vlog, I talk about my interpretation of Bill C-18 and hoping I won’t get blocked.
Vlog: Will I Get Blocked on Social Media Because of Bill C-18? Read More »
The Canadian government had a major cabinet shuffle. For the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez is out and Pascale St-Onge is in.
Canadian Government Cabinet Shuffle: Pascale St-Onge Replaces Pablo Rodriguez Read More »
One criticism that pops up a lot in the Bill C-18 debate is who uses Facebook for news. The math on this is funky.
Exploring the Bill C-18 Criticism of “Who Gets Their News on Facebook?” Read More »
A news article published on CTV claims to explain the Online News Act. The problem is that it wasn’t that good at it.
Let Me Rewrite that For You: Canada’s Online News Act Explained Read More »
Bias in the media is, again, at the centre of discussion after traditional outlets refused to allow ads paid for by Meta.
Traditional Media Refusing to Run Meta Ads to Prevent Explanations for News Links Blocks Read More »
One of the constants in debates surrounding technology and digital rights is politics. Drew Wilson talks about it broadly.
Opinion: On Politics, Digital Rights, and Technology Read More »
Two more news organizations lost access to their Instagram accounts. Those are CPAC and Press Progress.
CPAC, Press Progress Loses Access to Instagram As Meta Tests Continue Read More »
Large publishers are resorting to begging their readers to download their apps and bookmarking their site.
Large Publishers Beg Readers to Download Their Apps, Bookmark Their Sites Read More »
