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Facebook pens salty letter after walking back media ban

Facebook pens salty letter after walking back media ban

by TBS Newsbot | Feb 25, 2021 | Featured, Ladder, Media

After striking a deal with the Australian government, Facebook has penned an extremely salty open letter, offering the ‘real’ version of events.

The missing empathy and empty words of Scott Morrison

The missing empathy and empty words of Scott Morrison

by TBS Newsbot | Feb 18, 2021 | Featured, Ladder, Media

More and more, we’re seeing the sociopathic tendencies of Scott Morrison, as when he’s faced with ugliness, he has to ask others how he should feel.

Tim Berners-Lee: Australia’s war with Google could break the internet

Tim Berners-Lee: Australia’s war with Google could break the internet

by TBS Newsbot | Feb 18, 2021 | Featured, Ladder, Media

Back in January, Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the internet, said that Australia’s push for a media bargaining code could ruin everything. Today, we know that to be true.

Facebook drops the ban hammer on Australia, news no longer viewable

Facebook drops the ban hammer on Australia, news no longer viewable

by TBS Newsbot | Feb 18, 2021 | Featured, Ladder, Media

In response to our government’s maligned media code, Facebook prohibited the sharing and viewing of news content for Australian users.

Just like Trump, Biden will pursue the extradition of Julian Assange

Just like Trump, Biden will pursue the extradition of Julian Assange

by Caitlin Johnstone | Feb 11, 2021 | Featured, Ladder, Media

Once America voted out Donald Trump, there was hope that Julian Assange may be spared extradition. As it turns out, Joe Biden is no different.

Twitter confirms Trump’s ban is forever, but his record lives on

Twitter confirms Trump’s ban is forever, but his record lives on

by TBS Newsbot | Feb 11, 2021 | Featured, Ladder, Media

According to Twitter, never again will Donald Trump appear on their platform. But, that doesn’t mean we should forgive, or forget.

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