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Facebook responds to the “real name” problem

As you know if you’ve ever read this blog, Facebook has a serious problem with users abusing its reporting mechanisms, particularly when it comes to the “real name” policy. After a recent incident (well-documented by many) involving LGBT performers, the company has finally responded. But the response, of course, is weak. Here’s a response from […]

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On the many, many faces of courage: A follow-up

Wow. When we created this yesterday and tossed it up on my site, I wasn’t expecting the huge response it received (something like 3,000 hits and ~200 retweets in less than 24 hours). Most of the reactions were extremely positive. Some were disgusting and misogynist, but not unexpected. Some were critical, but fair: I especially […]

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Courage: It’s not just for white men

Yesterday, my dear friend Morgan re-posted the following image with this comment: “It appears that courage is a white dude thang….” The image, initially posted by Pirate Parties International, features whistleblowers and others who have been lauded for their courage in the vague but connected realm of Internet activism. The image also only features white […]