Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 08/05 - Cloudflare Breaks Up With 8chan
Aug 5, 2019
Cloudflare's bold decision to part ways with 8chan sparks a debate on ethics in content moderation. The latest smartwatch innovations bring exciting health features, including Samsung's Galaxy Watch Active 2 and Fossil's Gen 5 smartwatch. A young founder makes waves with a new unicorn startup in Silicon Valley. Meanwhile, the shift toward electric vehicles is evident as they gain traction in the used car market, enticing more buyers with affordability and low maintenance costs.
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Cloudflare vs. 8chan
- Cloudflare terminated 8chan's service due to its lawlessness and role in inspiring tragic events.
- This doesn't mean 8chan is gone; it will likely find other providers and may already have.
Cloudflare's Previous Ban
- In 2017, Cloudflare terminated service for The Daily Stormer after Charlottesville.
- CEO Matthew Prince expressed ambivalence, stating it was an "arbitrary decision."
The Platform is Not the Problem
- De-platforming 8chan won't solve the problem; users will migrate to other platforms.
- The issue is the community, not the platform itself, as seen with 8chan's rise after 4chan.