Thank you so much for finding that! It's even more shocking than I thought. So many more instances already. I hope this prompts more people to delete their Twitter/X account.
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The most important thing is to take care of your own health. I'd recommend pivoting sending encouraging messages to progressives. For example if there's a content creator you like write a message saying you're grateful for everything he/she does. You'll feel good and whoever receives your message will feel good too.
Also campaign for issues you care about instead of being against issues you're opposed to. This should result in less anxiety and stress. If that doesn't work you got to focus on the anxiety and stress first before you focus on activism. The reason why is because once you solve the anxiety and stress you will be more powerful. I've read articles on resisting Trump and most say you must first focus on your personal health. https://wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-things-to-do-if-trump-wins/
I agree totally, these instructions are only for those who for whatever reason feel they must stay on those platforms. Leaving is the better option.
I agree 100%. These instructions are only for people who for whatever reason feel they must still have an account. Leaving is much better if you can. If for whatever reason you feel you cannot leave I would highly recommend cross posting on Bluesky and Mastodon.
The message the TikTok app displays stoops to a new low to pander to Trump.
It's no wonder why Trump all of a sudden wants to "save" TikTok:
https://www.theinformation.com/articles/how-tiktok-courted-conservatives-before-trumps-win
https://www.isdglobal.org/isd-publications/tiktok-and-white-supremacist-content/
This one is especially damning:
TikTok is spending $50,000 on an inauguration party honoring influencers who helped Donald Trump spread his campaign message, according to the party organizer — and it’s scheduled for Sunday, the deadline for the company to spin off from its China-based owner or be banned in the U.S.
CEO Shou Zi Chew is expected to attend.
I did some research and now I know why Trump wants to "save" TikTok.
https://www.theinformation.com/articles/how-tiktok-courted-conservatives-before-trumps-win
https://www.isdglobal.org/isd-publications/tiktok-and-white-supremacist-content/
This one is especially damning:
TikTok is spending $50,000 on an inauguration party honoring influencers who helped Donald Trump spread his campaign message, according to the party organizer — and it’s scheduled for Sunday, the deadline for the company to spin off from its China-based owner or be banned in the U.S.
CEO Shou Zi Chew is expected to attend.
The more people that express negative sentiment the harder it will be for them to go after people. It's your first amendment right, use it. Don't comply in advance.
https://www.isdglobal.org/isd-publications/tiktok-and-white-supremacist-content/
No wonder why Trump wants to "save" TikTok. It has the stuff Republicans crave.
I didn't know Mike Pence or Mike Johnson had a Lemmy account.
I see people who say they hate Tesla but they claim Tesla cars have better range. With this information I can refute everyone who spreads that lie. Tesla cars lie about their range capabilities and the number is less valuable than the paper it's printed on.
You make it sound like they were randomly failing and not involved in accidents etc
We'll have to wait for clarification from him but I'm pretty sure that's exactly what he means.
Fox propaganda is playing on TVs 24/7 in airports, gyms, bars, hospitals, nursing homes and even military bases. If you see Murdoch's trash such as Fox or one of his other channels on a public TV ask that they change the channel or change it yourself if you can. It's time to do put a stop to it.
For changing the channel on a TV that you don't have the remote to (ex: public TV or nursing home TV) your smartphone might be able to do it if it has an IR blaster. If your phone doesn't support that there are USB-C dongles you can buy that I believe can do it. Another option is to buy a universal remote. Also for some smart TVs it might be possible to download the app and use that to control the TV.
Also especially if your parents/grandparents are elderly, or have dementia or Alzheimer's consider setting up parental control on their TV to block Fox News and other right wing channels. It's important to protect their health. I'd say this will depend on their situation but I trust that you'll know if this is the right thing to do based on that person's unique situation.
If you work for a hospital or nursing home maybe try advocating for a facility wide ban of Fox News and other right wing channels. I sincerely believe it will improve health outcomes.
Also when the image was made the percentage of scientists who accept climate change was 97%. Now I'm seeing multiple sources say the percentage is 99%. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/ac2966 https://theconversation.com/the-97-climate-consensus-is-over-now-its-well-above-99-and-the-evidence-is-even-stronger-than-that-170370
Source: https://bsky.app/profile/aoc.bsky.social/post/3ldyajiajrk2w
Archive link: https://archive.md/es2lC
Everyone plays a small part. It's kind of like voting. My vote is one in a million but I still must vote, if everyone thinks they should not vote because their vote is only one in a million it will be bad. We must try the best we can and urge everyone we know to boycott Tesla and Twitter and in addition urge them to spread the message along to their friend groups. Trying is always better than not trying. Helping doesn't require any additional effort. For example maybe you're out of interesting conversation topics with friends, maybe you could mention something like "did you hear about the Tesla that caught on fire?" (mention one of the many, many times this has happened, be sure to clarify that other EV brands are more safe so people go to another EV brand, not an ICE car) then later say "I heard that Tesla cars are dangerous because the doors automatically lock in an expulsion and they also lie about their range" ... "This knowledge could save your friends or family, be sure to pass it along" When you say interesting facts like that to people they may repeat it even if you don't ask them to.