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Tackling "Anonymous Mindless Idiots" - How could user verification on social media work in practice?
The government’s planned Online Safety Bill needs to include powers for the new regulator, Ofcom, to require Social Media Platforms to act t

David Babbs
Feb 2, 20212 min read
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Some reflections on Freedom of Expression, regulation of social media platforms, and anonymity
Being banned, or having your content removed, is only one form of exclusion from social media currently threatening Freedom of Expression

Stephen Kinsella
Jan 26, 20215 min read
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A compilation of some initial reactions to the government’s latest Online Harms plans
Here’s a compilation of some of the analysis which we’ve found most useful so far. Other recommendations would be gratefully received!

David Babbs
Dec 19, 20201 min read
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First thoughts on yesterday’s announcement re: Online Harms
We welcome the government’s full response to the Online Harms Consultation, which was finally published yesterday afternoon. Whilst we...

Stephen Kinsella
Dec 16, 20204 min read
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New report from HOPE not hate re Online Harms
Earlier this month, anti-extremism group HOPE not hate published a new report, titled "A BETTER WEB: regulating to reduce far-right hate...

David Babbs
Nov 23, 20206 min read
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Listen: Clean up the Internet on "The Bunker" podcast
Clean up the Internet was recently invited on to The Bunker podcast. We discuss how the misuse of anonymity on social media platforms...

David Babbs
Nov 4, 20201 min read
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