Independent Digital Media Is Being Shut Down Around the World, and We’re Being Distracted From It

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Amid the current global pandemic (also known as COVID-19), the shut down of independent digital media all over the world has started to become prevalent. Persecution by the government against critical journalists and media agencies are prevalent.

We are all distracted by the news. We seem to accidentally ignore the charges the government gives to its critics, including journalists and media outlets. Widespread criticisms, demands for accountability, and fact-based news – these are what political news websites show its readers. But crackdowns from authorities seem to hold news by the neck. Is this a sign of media shutdown and censorship?

All world leaders (and even celebrities) know that critics are a part of the package. No matter how great, or poor, a leader’s performance can be, there will always be an individual or a group of people who would not share the same visions and provide a critique to any action.

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Will Your Blog be affected by the Current Facebook Ad Boycott?

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Just a few weeks ago, humanitarian brands like the North Face has decided to suspend their advertisements on the social media giant Facebook. This is after finding their advertisements being tagged or posted on hate speech content. Many brands are appalled by this discovery and immediately followed suit at temporarily suspending advertisements. Soon, big named brands like Honda, Coca-Cola, and Unilever (among others) decided to also suspend their advertisement on the platform. Thus, the #StopHateforProfit movement was created.

This is not the first time Facebook was canceled by many brands and users. The company has its own fair share of blunders and controversy. However, this might be the only time when Facebook is seriously threatened, especially financially. Earlier this week, Facebook CEO has announced all changes that would be made to address the current issues.

Now, many bloggers and influencers are nervous that the widespread Facebook ad boycott will severely affect them. However, from the current developments, it looks like they would not be affected much. So, should all these current events worry bloggers and influencers?

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How will Blogging Change after the Pandemic?

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The coronavirus pandemic has changed the world in many ways. In just a short amount of time, the world was put in a standstill and forced to adapt to a ‘new normal’ that many people don’t seem to accept just yet. Almost everything was migrated online – schools, work, groceries, and even workouts. Mass events like conferences, meetings, national events, and even government activities were also moved online. Blogging, although originally an internet product, is also affected by the pandemic. [Read more…]