We got WeChat tactics to avoid shadowbanning on tiktok now in the west!
@drwhax BTW according to this borderline bothsides'ing article Americans are protesting at the highest rate since recording it began in 1976, so yeah, the downplaying is real & documented: https://theconversation.com/why-are-there-so-many-protests-the-us-public-is-highly-polarized-and-that-drives-people-to-act-263021
Why are there so many protests? The US public is highly polarized, and that drives people to act

Anger at the other side, as represented by the political party opposing yours, is a powerful motivator to engage in protests.

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