Current Events > Twitter censors tweets critical of India's COVID handling after India Gov asked.

Topic List	Page List: 1
Lebronwon 04/24/21 9:24:00 PM #1:	https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/24/22400976/twitter-removed-tweets-critical-india-censor-coronavirus Twitter has removed more than 50 tweets critical of the Indian governments handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and did so at the request of the Indian government. First reported by Indian news site MediaNama, the Indian government sent Twitter an emergency order on Friday to censor 52 tweets, according to a disclosure notice on the Lumen database. The censored accounts include a sitting member of Indias Parliament, two filmmakers, an actor, and a West Bengal state minister. A Twitter spokesperson said in an email to The Verge that the company may make certain tweets unable to be viewed by people within India if the tweets violate local law. Twitter says it notified account holders before it withheld content to make them aware that the action was taken in response to a legal request from the government of India. When we receive a valid legal request, we review it under both the Twitter Rules and local law. If the content violates Twitters Rules, the content will be removed from the service, according to the Twitter spokesperson. If it is determined to be illegal in a particular jurisdiction, but not in violation of the Twitter Rules, we may withhold access to the content in India only. In all cases, we notify the account holder directly so theyre aware that weve received a legal order pertaining to the account. It isnt the first time that Twitter has bowed to pressure from the Indian government. During protests by farmers in February, the company permanently blocked more than 500 accounts and removed others from being visible within India. The Indian government issued a notice of noncompliance to the company, the New York Times reported at the time, which could have meant jail time for Twitters employees in India if the company had refused. Indian law restricts the publication of material that the government considers defamatory, or which could incite violence. According to the Lumen notice, one of the tweets that was censored in India (but which is still visible outside the country) was this one from West Bengal state minister Moloy Ghatak, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of downplaying the seriousness of the coronavirus pandemic. India will never forgive PM @narendramodi for underplaying the corona situation in the country and letting so many people die due to mismanagement. At a time when India is going through a health crisis, PM chose to export millions of vaccine to other nations, the tweet reads. --- Not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, not 5, not 6, not 7 <cite>Lebronwon posted [p:953194170] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/24/22400976/twitter-removed-tweets-critical-india-censor-coronavirus Twitter has removed more than 50 tweets critical of the Indian governments handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and did so at the request of the Indian government. First reported by Indian news site MediaNama, the Indian government sent Twitter an emergency order on Friday to censor 52 tweets, according to a disclosure notice on the Lumen database. The censored accounts include a sitting member of Indias Parliament, two filmmakers, an actor, and a West Bengal state minister. A Twitter spokesperson said in an email to The Verge that the company may make certain tweets unable to be viewed by people within India if the tweets violate local law. Twitter says it notified account holders before it withheld content to make them aware that the action was taken in response to a legal request from the government of India. When we receive a valid legal request, we review it under both the Twitter Rules and local law. If the content violates Twitters Rules, the content will be removed from the service, according to the Twitter spokesperson. If it is determined to be illegal in a particular jurisdiction, but not in violation of the Twitter Rules, we may withhold access to the content in India only. In all cases, we notify the account holder directly so theyre aware that weve received a legal order pertaining to the account. It isnt the first time that Twitter has bowed to pressure from the Indian government. During protests by farmers in February, the company permanently blocked more than 500 accounts and removed others from being visible within India. The Indian government issued a notice of noncompliance to the company, the New York Times reported at the time, which could have meant jail time for Twitters employees in India if the company had refused. Indian law restricts the publication of material that the government considers defamatory, or which could incite violence. According to the Lumen notice, one of the tweets that was censored in India (but which is still visible outside the country) was this one from West Bengal state minister Moloy Ghatak, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of downplaying the seriousness of the coronavirus pandemic. India will never forgive PM @narendramodi for underplaying the corona situation in the country and letting so many people die due to mismanagement. At a time when India is going through a health crisis, PM chose to export millions of vaccine to other nations, the tweet reads. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 04/24/21 9:25:18 PM #2:	Fuck Twitter --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. <cite>Irony posted [p:953194208] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>Fuck Twitter </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlueTigerLion 04/24/21 9:34:04 PM #3:	Yikes. Twitter is seriously censoring free speech because a government asked. They having more cases than US did in its peak under Trump. --- Hey now. <cite>BlueTigerLion posted [p:953194446] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>Yikes. Twitter is seriously censoring free speech because a government asked. They having more cases than US did in its peak under Trump. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KaZooo 04/24/21 9:36:02 PM #4:	Does Twitter make good toilet paper? because they seem soft as fuck. --- Competing every night, both ends, shoot inside/outside, fast break, transition, Monta Ellis have it all <cite>KaZooo posted [p:953194514] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>Does Twitter make good toilet paper? because they seem soft as fuck. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Choco 04/24/21 9:37:41 PM #5:	pathetic --- https://imgur.com/286sD4e http://error1355.com/ce/Choco.html <cite>Choco posted [p:953194556] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>pathetic </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Duncanwii 04/24/21 9:37:41 PM #6:	I'm sure Twitter would have censored any tweets critical of Nazi Germany if Hitler asked them too. --- Hello I'm Duncan, I like Video Games and comedies let's be friends Everything I say about myself is true. I never lie. <cite>Duncanwii posted [p:953194557] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>I'm sure Twitter would have censored any tweets critical of Nazi Germany if Hitler asked them too.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dakimakura 04/24/21 9:41:13 PM #7:	Wow! sad! Someone should make a new twitter where free speech is allowed. Call it Parler or something. --- https://imgur.com/ca2qBa1 <cite>Dakimakura posted [p:953194641] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>Wow! sad! Someone should make a new twitter where free speech is allowed. Call it Parler or something. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lordgold666 04/24/21 10:41:24 PM #8:	Blue check approved --- "May the Father of Understanding guide you." http://error1355.com/ce/Lordgold666.html <cite>Lordgold666 posted [p:953196284] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>Blue check approved </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rhylos 04/24/21 10:43:47 PM #9:	Wait I thought we celebrated when twitter censored people <cite>Rhylos posted [p:953196357] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>Wait I thought we celebrated when twitter censored people </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DoctorPiranha3 04/24/21 10:45:09 PM #10:	Rhylos posted... Wait I thought we celebrated when twitter censored people We celebrate when they censor Nazis, not when they censor Nazi critics <cite>DoctorPiranha3 posted [p:953196403] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>Rhylos posted... </cite> <quote>Wait I thought we celebrated when twitter censored people</quote>We celebrate when they censor Nazis, not when they censor Nazi critics </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnholyMudcrab 04/24/21 10:47:02 PM #11:	Rhylos posted... Wait I thought we celebrated when twitter censored people Garbage post --- https://imgur.com/VeNBg https://imgur.com/gd5jC8q https://imgur.com/PKIy7 https://imgur.com/3p29JqP <cite>UnholyMudcrab posted [p:953196472] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>Rhylos posted... </cite> <quote>Wait I thought we celebrated when twitter censored people</quote>Garbage post </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rhylos 04/24/21 10:48:45 PM #12:	Well if twitter says they're bad they must deserve it <cite>Rhylos posted [p:953196529] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>Well if twitter says they're bad they must deserve it </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LightningAce11 04/24/21 10:51:14 PM #13:	There's really no nuance with you guys, huh? Criticism of a corrupt government's handling of a worldwide pandemic is very different than trump getting banned for inciting insurrection. --- I want you to grab your nuts. Grab your balls. I want you to take a handful, and just grab your nuts real quick. Swivel 'em around in a circular motion. -LTG <cite>LightningAce11 posted [p:953196626] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>There's really no nuance with you guys, huh? Criticism of a corrupt government's handling of a worldwide pandemic is very different than trump getting banned for inciting insurrection.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rhylos 04/24/21 10:52:43 PM #14:	I'm just glad twitter is in control and not some private company with an agenda <cite>Rhylos posted [p:953196676] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>I'm just glad twitter is in control and not some private company with an agenda </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BilalPowell 04/24/21 10:54:51 PM #15:	Rhylos posted... I'm just glad twitter is in control and not some private company with an agenda Seems like twitter's agenda is just give in to the highest bidder now. --- Former #1 Birmingham Iron Fan. RIP AAF <cite>BilalPowell posted [p:953196744] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>Rhylos posted... </cite> <quote>I'm just glad twitter is in control and not some private company with an agenda</quote>Seems like twitter's agenda is just give in to the highest bidder now. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlueTigerLion 04/24/21 10:55:33 PM #16:	LightningAce11 posted... There's really no nuance with you guys, huh? Criticism of a corrupt government's handling of a worldwide pandemic is very different than trump getting banned for inciting insurrection. Wouldn't a more direct comparison be the disclaimers under Trump tweets whenever he spoke about COVID. And anyone being free to criticize Trump's handling of COVID on twitter? Same rules should apply to the Indian leaders. --- Hey now. <cite>BlueTigerLion posted [p:953196770] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>LightningAce11 posted... </cite> <quote>There's really no nuance with you guys, huh? Criticism of a corrupt government's handling of a worldwide pandemic is very different than trump getting banned for inciting insurrection.</quote> Wouldn't a more direct comparison be the disclaimers under Trump tweets whenever he spoke about COVID. And anyone being free to criticize Trump's handling of COVID on twitter? Same rules should apply to the Indian leaders. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BignutzisBack 04/24/21 10:56:38 PM #17:	Slippery slope strikes again --- https://imgur.com/plA0Vg9 https://media.giphy.com/media/dgK22exekwOLm/giphy.gif <cite>BignutzisBack posted [p:953196800] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>Slippery slope strikes again </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SothaSil 04/24/21 10:59:11 PM #18:	Twitter loves fascists --- Rebel <cite>SothaSil posted [p:953196880] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>Twitter loves fascists </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sutree 04/24/21 11:02:09 PM #19:	Rhylos posted... Wait I thought we celebrated when twitter censored people --- It's just that bird law in this country-- it's not governed by reason <cite>sutree posted [p:953196964] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>Rhylos posted... </cite> <quote>Wait I thought we celebrated when twitter censored people</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Alucard188 04/24/21 11:03:41 PM #20:	It took 3.8 years for Twitter to censor Donald Trump, but it took the Indian government one critical mass email to censor 50 tweets being critical of India's handling of the pandemic. Ok Twitter. --- Face it Cloud is a gaming icon and has appered in lots of games while mario has only appeared in 2 games sunshine and 64~xSlashbomBx <cite>Alucard188 posted [p:953197021] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>It took 3.8 years for Twitter to censor Donald Trump, but it took the Indian government one critical mass email to censor 50 tweets being critical of India's handling of the pandemic. Ok Twitter. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rob Cesternino 04/25/21 5:37:29 AM #21:	India is regressive, backwards, authoritarian country. We need to boycott anything and everything coming from India. --- Stop asking me if I'm Jessica Simpson. Jewish girls Survivor is the greatest show EVER. are hawt <cite>Rob Cesternino posted [p:953204570] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>India is regressive, backwards, authoritarian country. We need to boycott anything and everything coming from India. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Aitz 04/25/21 5:44:29 AM #22:	Lol India They cant take quick actions to handle the virus but are quick to force Twitter to censor tweets agains them --- Fire Emblem Heroes: 1691818076 Target: Get all Celicas <3 at +10 Celica counts: OG! Celica +2 - F!Celica +1 - B!Celica x1 - L!Celica +10! <cite>Aitz posted [p:953204649] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>Lol India They cant take quick actions to handle the virus but are quick to force Twitter to censor tweets agains them </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Funkydog 04/25/21 5:48:07 AM #23:	Rob Cesternino posted... India is regressive, backwards, authoritarian country. We need to boycott anything and everything coming from India. Do I have to boycott my nephews given they are half Indian? I'd rather not, as they are lovely. --- https://imgur.com/BGbZK <cite>Funkydog posted [p:953204677] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>Rob Cesternino posted... </cite> <quote>India is regressive, backwards, authoritarian country. We need to boycott anything and everything coming from India.</quote>Do I have to boycott my nephews given they are half Indian? I'd rather not, as they are lovely. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Chadwick69 04/25/21 5:49:25 AM #24:	Bernie warned us <cite>Chadwick69 posted [p:953204689] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>Bernie warned us </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JTilly 04/25/21 5:52:38 AM #25:	One day I would like to visit India, twitter not so much --- WittleJimmyJimmyjumper <cite>JTilly posted [p:953204722] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>One day I would like to visit India, twitter not so much </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solution_45 04/25/21 5:52:59 AM #26:	oof <cite>Solution_45 posted [p:953204724] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>oof </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
nfearurspecimn 04/25/21 5:58:18 AM #27:	JTilly posted... One day I would like to visit India, twitter not so much lol --- Wake up. You have to wake up. currently a preta/hungry ghost Dai Grepher: I was wrong. My entire theory is incorrect. Zero Mission IS a remake of Metroid. <cite>nfearurspecimn posted [p:953204763] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>JTilly posted... </cite> <quote>One day I would like to visit India, twitter not so much</quote>lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ssjevot 04/25/21 6:06:09 AM #28:	A lot of people don't realize just how fascist adjacent the current ruling government in India is. These guys literally celebrate the guy who murdered Ghandi as a hero. --- Favorite Games: BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Street Fighter III: Third Strike, Bayonetta, Bloodborne thats a username you habe - chuckyhacksss <cite>ssjevot posted [p:953204848] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>A lot of people don't realize just how fascist adjacent the current ruling government in India is. These guys literally celebrate the guy who murdered Ghandi as a hero. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lebronwon 04/25/21 10:39:14 AM #29:	ssjevot posted... A lot of people don't realize just how fascist adjacent the current ruling government in India is. These guys literally celebrate the guy who murdered Ghandi as a hero. I remember them condoning those cow vigilantes that beat up people if they eat beef. --- Not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, not 5, not 6, not 7 <cite>Lebronwon posted [p:953209007] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>ssjevot posted... </cite> <quote>A lot of people don't realize just how fascist adjacent the current ruling government in India is. These guys literally celebrate the guy who murdered Ghandi as a hero.</quote> I remember them condoning those cow vigilantes that beat up people if they eat beef. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pogo_rabid 04/25/21 10:40:43 AM #30:	I think this says more about the Indian gov't than Twitter tbqh. Twitter doesn't wanna be banned in the country and lose all that money. The Indian gov't is the one reaching out and demanding this censorship on an official level. --- Ryzen 3800x, 6900XT, 32 gig, 970pro, Asus Strix x570-E FC: SW-8431-3263-1243 <cite>pogo_rabid posted [p:953209028] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>I think this says more about the Indian gov't than Twitter tbqh. Twitter doesn't wanna be banned in the country and lose all that money. The Indian gov't is the one reaching out and demanding this censorship on an official level. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Unsugarized_Foo 04/25/21 10:44:03 AM #31:	DoctorPiranha3 posted... We celebrate when they censor Nazis, not when they censor Nazi critics Censoring either is equally scary, but more funny when its Nazis --- "All I have is my balls and my word, and I don't break them for anyone!"-Tony Montana <cite>Unsugarized_Foo posted [p:953209107] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>DoctorPiranha3 posted... </cite> <quote>We celebrate when they censor Nazis, not when they censor Nazi critics</quote> Censoring either is equally scary, but more funny when its Nazis </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ToPoPO 04/25/21 10:52:41 AM #32:	Why the fuck isn't the US sending them the AZ vaccines or giving them shit JFC <cite>ToPoPO posted [p:953209338] in Twitter ce... [t:79423285]...</cite> <quote>Why the fuck isn't the US sending them the AZ vaccines or giving them shit JFC </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Topic List	Page List: 1

Current Events > Twitter censors tweets critical of India's COVID handling after India Gov asked. (+) Yeah! (+)

Current Events > Twitter censors tweets critical of India's COVID handling after India Gov asked.