Google fined $3.5B by EU for antitrust violations in online ads 🇪🇺
Officials say Google abused its dominance to stifle ad tech rivals 📉

This adds to mounting global scrutiny of Big Tech’s market power ⚖️
Potential diplomatic friction ahead with U.S. regulators under Trump 🔥

@EUCommission

🔗 https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/business/google-eu-antitrust-fine.html

#TechNews #Google #EU #BigTech #Privacy #OpenWeb #Antitrust #Data #Regulation #AdTech #DigitalMarkets #TechPolicy #OnlineAds #UserRights #Monopoly

https://youtu.be/UL4G_OW0SYs

#userrights #consumerprotection #consumerrights #verbraucherschutz #verbraucherrechte #samsung

#Youtube nicht ohne folgende Addons im Browser benutzen!

#Addblocker: uBlock-Origin
https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock#ublock-origin
Blockt so ziemlich alles an Ads auch die Videoads mit den Youtube dauernd die Videos unterbricht.

#SponsorBlock: Sponsor Block
https://sponsor.ajay.app/
Blockt das was uBlock nicht erwischt. SponsorAds und Eigenwerbung in Videos!

Damit macht Youtube deutlich mehr Spaß!

These two Fediverse servers are the subject of civil proceedings initiated by me due to concerns related to interpersonal interactions, user dignity, accountability, and transparency.

- `lemmy.world`
- `wizard.casa`

The actions I am undertaking include:
- Monitoring their activities
- Documenting their behavior
- Collaborating with authorities
- Collecting relevant information

The purpose of these actions is to address issues related to my rights and well-being and to ensure accountability from the server maintainers.

#Fediverse #LemmyWorld #WizardCasa #Accountability #Transparency #UserRights #CivilAction #Justice #Dignity #InterpersonalAbuse #Monitoring #Documentation #Authorities #WellBeing #SocialMedia #Decentralized #Ethics #LegalAction #CommunitySafety #Responsibility

Another day, another 0 interactions I get, but ironically, Threads is asking me to pay for my true self (the verified badge). I have the right to have suspicions toward Threads and Meta. I have the right to accuse them of shadow-banning me and being ableist.

#SocialMedia #Authenticity #Threads #Meta #ShadowBanning #MentalHealth #DisabilityAwareness #UserRights #OnlineCommunity #DigitalIdentity #SocialJustice #Inclusion #Accessibility #TrueSelf #SocialMediaStruggles

YouTube is cracking down on Premium Family Plan password sharing outside the same household 📵.

Users flagged by IP checks get 14 days to comply before benefits are paused ⏳.
This follows Netflix’s and Disney+ moves, raising privacy and pricing concerns 🔍.

Some users question the “Family” plan name given strict household rules 🏠.

🔗 https://www.gbnews.com/tech/youtube-copy-netflix-password-sharing-crackdown

#Streaming #Privacy #Security #UserRights #Password #TechNews #YouTube #YouTubePremium #Subscription #Netflix #Disney #FamilyPlan #Family

Which one should I choose?

Fediverse instances by Meta (Mark Zuckerberg's data mining and targeted advertising company), such as Threads.

Option 1: Block it!
Option 2: No. They're Fediverse too.
Option 3: I don't know. It's up to you.

#Fediverse #Meta #Threads #Mastodon #GoToSocial #Decentralization #Privacy #DataMining #TargetedAds #CommunityChoice #UserRights #OnlineSafety #DigitalFreedom #OpenWeb #Accountability

📢 Public Accountability Post

I need to raise awareness about harmful behavior I experienced on the instance `wizard.casa`.

A person, possibly the admin (@nimda), bullied me. Another user, likely connected to them (@ps), also engaged in bullying and tried to provoke me in ways that justified kicking me out of `wizard.casa` without any chance to defend myself, appeal, or maintain my dignity.

This is abusive and deeply inappropriate behavior. I attempted many times to contact @nimda and @ps directly, but received no response. Their silence is not neutrality — it is refusal of ownership.

Accountability in the Fediverse is not optional. Every admin should be held responsible for how they treat users. Cyberbullying is never okay, and moderation practices like this are unfair, unsafe, and harmful to trust in the community.

I am making this public so others can be aware, and so that we can have an open conversation about accountability and dignity in the Fediverse.

#Cyberbullying #Accountability #Fediverse #OnlineSafety #CommunityTrust #MentalHealth #Dignity #SpeakUp #Support #Awareness #ToxicBehavior #CommunityStandards #Respect #UserRights #DigitalWellbeing

🔎 Fediverse Safety & Accountability

I’ve been reflecting on how different Fediverse instances are run, and how much power admins and moderators have over users. With that power comes responsibility.

From now on, I intend to scrutinize and document harmful or unsafe moderation practices across the Fediverse. This is not about targeting individuals, but about protecting community members and raising awareness.

Every instance should be accountable for how it treats its users. Cyberbullying, abuse of authority, and dismissive behavior must not be ignored.

Transparency and accountability are not optional — they are essential for a healthier and safer Fediverse.

#Fediverse #Accountability #DigitalSafety #ModerationMatters #AdminPower #TransparencyNow #SafeCommunities #UserRights #EthicalModeration #OnlineAccountability #FediverseSafety #StopAbuse #CommunityHealth #OpenWebEthics #DigitalResponsibility #ProtectUsers #SaferFediverse #EthicalWeb