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Al Ghaff
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Board Director @Bigbrotherwatch.bsky.social. ex-Chief Operating Officer @OpenRightsGroup.org. All views my own.

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Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez wants to "end anonymity" of all users on social media.

Ending online #anonymity is a terrible idea, because it:

👉 Protects free expression
👉 Protects LGBTIQ+ community
👉 Protects targets of bullying
👉 Vital for press freedom
👉 Ensures safety of vulnerable groups
January 22, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Terribly low quality Leader by the Economist.

In arguing for #tuitionfees increase, The Economist wants #HigherEducation to be the preserve of the rich.

If we want a cohesive, egalitarian & wealthier society, we should look to #Nordic countries & ignore the marketised American model of HE!
September 19, 2024 at 11:29 AM
Number of X (formerly Twitter) users worldwide from 2019 to 2024
(in millions) — Statista
August 12, 2024 at 8:51 PM
Experience tracking internet censorship worldwide tells us that banning platforms like X/Twitter isn't the way to go. Limiting dialogue fuels conflict.

Moreover, such calls cause untold harm to other countries where filternets are used daily to mask human rights violations at scale.
August 9, 2024 at 10:28 AM