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Russia Bans Social Media Network Rumble

‘Russia has officially blocked Rumble because we refused to comply with their censorship demands.

Ironically, YouTube is still operating in Russia, and everyone needs to ask what Russian demands Google and YouTube are complying with?’

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 @Unanim0usOrangeGreen from Illinois commented…1wk1W

Russia banning Rumble is a big cognitive-dissonance event for certain "Dissident Influencers" who've become actual Russian stooges lately. They love to peacock as huge Free Speech defenders, while oddly ignoring or even justifying the extreme Censorship Crackdown imposed by Putin

 @RelishStanAmerican Solidarityfrom Maine agreed…1wk1W

Roskomnadzor just complains to random ISPs about random websites (including to people I've known), and sends Russian language letters making demands to people who don't speak Russian that operate english language websites. I feel like the notices they send are automated. (not saying it is in rumble's case) It's quite bizarre.

To my knowledge, YouTube isn't blocked in Russia and I believe all the anti-Russia content is still on there.

 @SpecialInterestDingoGreen from Michigan commented…1wk1W

If we had 1 world govt, it would be a lot easier for them to control information and silence truths they find inconvenient. Maybe that’s the ultimate goal???

 @Freedom76 from South Carolina commented…1wk1W

Or Maybe that was the ultimate goal when our Congress banned TikTok.

 @FerventD3m0cr4cyPatriot from Connecticut commented…1wk1W

strange because I kept reading that Rumble is some sort of pro-Kremlin propaganda outlet:

 @Freedom76 from South Carolina commented…1wk1W

Sounds kind of like America banning TikTok.

 @R3dStateJim from Illinois commented…1wk1W

Sad to hear this, but X continues to block Brighteon, so Elon Musk is no better than Putin when it comes to allowing freedom of speech.

 @PleasedBillOfRightsLibertarian from Colorado commented…1wk1W

I think the Russian authorities will now figure it out and lift the ban on the Ramble platform, let’s wait, I think an excessive bureaucratic approach played a role here

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1wk1W

Considering Rumble’s ban in Russia, what role do you believe tech companies should play in resisting or accepting censorship from governments?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1wk1W

In your opinion, should social media platforms comply with government demands for the sake of operating in their country, or should they stand firm on their principles?

 @9MCK4B5Peace and Freedom  from Pennsylvania answered…1wk1W

No due to the way it's a form of their public entertainment and companies should be able to run whatever they want

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1wk1W

Does the fact that YouTube still operates in Russia, unlike Rumble, make you question the compromises companies might make to maintain presence in certain countries?

 @9MCK4B5Peace and Freedom  from Pennsylvania answered…1wk1W

No due to Russia being a completely communist country as we are a democratic country

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