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Decentralized Social Media and the Great Twitter Exodus

The Lawfare Podcast

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How Do You Deal With GAB?

Mastodon.social is a social network that allows users to block other instances of the same name, such as far-right site GAB. It's not just about blocking one instance; it can also limit its communication with others if people don't like what they're seeing. The system has been criticized for allowing hate speech and trafficking on Mastodon. Social networks are often used by those who feel marginalized in society.

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