De-tubing

[vetran]

Hmm its a difficult one, I'm not a fan of Rasputin Brand but should the government be asking for him to be 'de-tubed'?


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-decision.html

Rumble defends allowing Russell Brand to monetise content as it slams 'disturbing' letter from UK parliamentary committee asking if it's planning to 'suspend his ability to earn money'

• Russell Brand is still on Rumble which is still monetising his content online

[SueEllen]

I saw that earlier on X (formerly twitter) through Silvio Tattisconie's account https://twitter.com/SilvioTattiscon?...Ctwgr%5Eauthor

This is Rumble's response

[SueEllen]

And the letter

[SueEllen]

Sorry and the answer to your question is "No"

[ladymuck]

I never liked him, never found him funny but I also fundamentally disagree with no platforming him. Does his content break the law? If yes, take it down. If no, then what is your basis in law for removing his content? I think this is gross overreach of HMG if that is how they want to deal with anyone unsavoury.

[northernladuk]

I never liked him, never found him funny but I also fundamentally disagree with no platforming him. Does his content break the law? If yes, take it down. If no, then what is your basis in law for removing his content? I think this is gross overreach of HMG if that is how they want to deal with anyone unsavoury.

Totally agree. If you looked at this policy with no current name in the frame it would be madness. Should you the platforms demonetarise someone for allegations? Big debate to be had but it's their choice. Should the gov get involved in de-platforming of someone based on an allegation? Absolutely not. On what basis? Passions run high when it's a certain person or certain actions which I get but that shouldn't trump law and policy just purely on how angry or upset people are.

Very worrying trend.

[xoggoth]

As lm said.

[woody1]

One point. This is a Parliamentary Committee, independent of Government.

[vetran]

One point. This is a Parliamentary Committee, independent of Government.

It has a portcullis letterhead its funded by the government.

[ladymuck]

One point. This is a Parliamentary Committee, independent of Government.

Not sure if that makes it better or worse TBH. Why is a Parlimentary Committee wasting time talking about him and his YouTube content?