"Uprisings like the Arab Spring and movements like MeToo were used as examples of how social media can level the playing field, allowing the powerless to bring down the powerful.

Although corporations and governments have recently co-opted such power for their ends, the opportunity for progressive movements to reach millions is still there, and such a possibility is difficult for any changemaker to ignore."

#RedTani, @EngageMedia, July 2020

"Don't believe the hype", Public Enemy, 1998

But one thing hasn't changed in the last 3 years:

"Because [the fediverse is] more transparent, interconnected, free, and decentralised, it’s also more democratic. And these values are quite needed, especially with the impact corporate social media has been making (and continues to make) on democracy."

#RedTani, Advocacy and Communications Director, @EngageMedia, July 2020

https://engagemedia.org/2020/facebook-fediverse-alternatives/

Amazing how much the social media landscape has changed in recent years. Just 3 years ago, a media activist could make a statement like this, without being sarcastic:

"Twitter has been relatively more responsive to demands for Big Tech to take a stand against disinformation and even against glorifying violence."

#RedTani, Advocacy and Communications Director, @EngageMedia, July 2020

https://engagemedia.org/2020/facebook-fediverse-alternatives/

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