We posted (as usual) on Instagram and Threads and got told to pound sand. What this means for journalism, democracy, and you.

Question: I’m guessing this blocking is all based off of IP address, can anyone confirm?

If so, does a VPN with (say) a US endpoint get around it?

  • zephyreks@lemmy.ca
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    1 year ago

    Canada needs a domestic social media service. That much is clear. The only question is how in the world it will compete.

    • Tdotshutterspy@lemm.ee
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      1 year ago

      I downloaded a Canadian news app after RIF went down, it has the most vile comment section I have ever seen.

      • zephyreks@lemmy.ca
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        1 year ago

        Ask yourself who would comment on a news app instead of Reddit. The answers write themselves.