We Used to be Journos EXCLUSIVE: fake mosque story exposed, ChatGPT leak in print + WTF is really happening with shadowbans
Nov 18, 2025
Jan and Antoinette dive into the chaos of a fake mosque letter that sparked outrage across multiple media outlets. They reveal how one newspaper mistakenly published a ChatGPT prompt, highlighting the rising influence of AI in journalism. Jan shares her own struggle with a shadowban on Instagram, testing out creative ways to regain visibility. Plus, the hosts discuss serious implications of a human rights complaint against News Corp, emphasizing the need for accountability in media.
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T‑Shirts Build Instant Trust
- Antoinette accepted a lift from an Eterati wearing an "It's a No From Me" T‑shirt and it got her to an event on time.
- The exchange shows the podcast's community merchandise can build trust quickly in person.
Thirst Trap As Shadowban Workaround
- Jan noticed her Instagram engagement dropped and suspected a shadowban.
- She posted a swimsuit "thirst trap" which immediately restored views and interactions.
Shadowban Isn’t What It Used To Be
- Shadowbanning definition evolved from forum moderation to invisible reach reduction on big platforms.
- Platforms often deny deliberate suppression, calling incidents "bugs" or "technical glitches."