Example- During the Indian farmer protest 2020-2021, farmers shared videos, photos of marches, police actions, and demonstrations online. Mainstream media often reported events only after these citizen videos spread widely allover the world.
check out this video
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Hawthorne effects- People behave differently when they know by standers are filming.

A clear example from the last five years is #MahsaAmini 2022-2023, where videos filmed on people's phones spread globally and helped bring international attention to the protests.

The Hawthorne effect- plays a major role people often change their behaviour when they realize a phone is recording them. This can prevent further harm or expose the truth.

Hi @korvenus.bsky.social,
I really liked your post about the Streisand Effect. You explained well how trying to hide something online can make it spread faster.
Here’s a recent article that adds to your discussion: www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...

Best, Harjit