Michael Schellenberger

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Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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918d
In Feb. 2020, after a @nypost oped said COVID-19 came from a lab leak, Facebook censored the story. Why? Because "independent fact-checkers" said it was "False information." Not only was it true information, one of the fact-checkers had worked at the lab
https://nypost.com/2020/04/17/fa…
12/10/2025, 1:56:53 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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8d
A Norwegian newspaper spread misinformation about the demolition of the Nord Stream pipeline and Facebook censored on the basis of that censorship
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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973d
There is a big debate over who blew up the Nord Stream pipeline. Instead of allowing the debate, Facebook has decided to take a side. It is censoring Pulitzer-winning journalist Seymour Hersh. And instead of explaining, Facebook sends readers to an article in Norwegian. Watch
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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8d
The media around the world demand government censorship on the basis of the disinformation it produces on Trump, covid, climate, gender, Ukraine, etc. The EU is currently paying European media to act as “trusted flaggers” — censors — of social media.
It’s digital totalitarianism.
Camus
@newstart_2024
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12d
Michael Shellenberger drops major clarity on the €140M fine against X

The Public News founder told Fox Business this morning that the record-breaking penalty under the Digital Services Act isn’t really about “transparency” — it’s the first large-scale use of what he calls
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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8d
Days before last year’s election, the media claimed Trump wanted to kill Liz Cheney, which we debunked at the time. @BBC has now admitted it was a lie. @CNN should do the same. Notably, BBC & CNN have, for years, promoted censorship of their competitors for “misinformation.”
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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411d
Trump held a fascist rally, "fully embraced" vaccine skepicism, and called for shooting Liz Cheney, the media says. But he didn't. It's disinfo taken to a new extreme. The media elite are acting out aggressively in reaction to their loss of public trust and narcissistic wounding.

The statement critiques Facebook's censorship practices, particularly regarding COVID-19's origins, suggesting media disinformation influenced these actions. It implies a lack of transparency and fairness in content moderation, raising concerns about free speech and media influence.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement suggests harm by implying censorship based on misinformation, potentially affecting public discourse. [-1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It respects privacy but challenges the dignity of media organizations by accusing them of disinformation. [-1]
  3. 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.
    Engages in criticism of media and Facebook but lacks constructive dialogue, focusing on accusations. [-1]
  4. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    Aims to use influence to highlight perceived issues in media and censorship practices. [+1]
  5. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    Raises concerns about free speech and responsible platform use, questioning the integrity of content moderation. [+1]