Michael Schellenberger

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Michael Shellenberger
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“Anti-disinformation” advocates say media companies are free to make their own choices. But a new investigation finds that social media firms censored 90% of posts flagged by the UK government and that a “climate of fear” @BBC prevented balanced reporting

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news…
6/29/2025, 8:59:15 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
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So much misinformation
Michael Shellenberger
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The head of the @BBC says it will “Pursue the truth with no agenda by reporting fearlessly & fairly.” But, according to current & former BBC journalists, the BBC is suppressing the truth about "gender-affirming care," mislabeling men as women, and failing to safeguard children.
Michael Shellenberger
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15d
We’ve been here before
Michael Shellenberger
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For months, @BBC has demanded greater censorship of its news media competitors in the name of “fighting misinformation.” But now BBC has been forced to apologize for spreading misinformation. Should BBC be shadowbanned? Deplatformed? Defunded?
Michael Shellenberger
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15d
BBC has been positively obsessed with portraying pro-censorship advocates as victims, and demanding more censorship for various reasons. Hatred is part of the human condition. The only solution to it is free speech, not censorship.
Michael Shellenberger
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The BBC has spent the last two years demanding greater censorship by social media platforms of “hate speech.” Then, on Sunday, BBC broadcast a rapper who not only promoted hatred, he called for death. No doubt @mariannaspring will be demanding government censorship of BBC.

The statement engages in public discourse by discussing issues of censorship, misinformation, and media responsibility. It critiques the BBC's approach to censorship and free speech, suggesting hypocrisy in its actions and questioning its integrity.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to highlight perceived harm caused by censorship, aligning with the principle of doing no harm by advocating for free speech. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It critiques the BBC's actions without engaging in personal attacks, respecting privacy and dignity. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding of free speech issues, though it could be more empathetic in tone.
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    It engages in constructive criticism of the BBC, avoiding ad hominem attacks. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its platform to discuss societal issues, aiming to influence public opinion on media practices. [+1]