Wait, what?Jun 6, 2024

Duolingo has removed references to queerness on its Russian platform and is therefore complying with fascists. I just cancelled my subscription. Amazing how hard it was to get past the “but I have a 450 day streak!” feeling.
#DoNotComply #LGBTQ+ #Duolingo#TinyAntiFascistAction

https://www.advocate.com/news/duolingo-russia-lgbtq-content

Duolingo deletes LGBTQ+ content in Russia after complaint

State media reports the popular language learning app and ally self-censored after a complaint from Siberia.

Advocate.com
Show threadSven A. Schmidt
@KrisConsaul Cancelled as well, bye bye 842 day streak 👋
Jun 6, 2024 at 10:34pmIvory for iOS
Show threadWait, what?Jun 6, 2024
@finestructure
You gave up more than I did- any self resistance in the execution?
Show threadSven A. SchmidtJun 7, 2024
@KrisConsaul Nah. TBH the app’s been annoying on several fronts and this just gave me the nudge to finally pull the plug.