So Reddit has /r/conspiracy that can be accessed through the app, should that be removed?
Google routinely bans reddit clients for ability to access NSFW pictures
Firefox lets you access Pornhub.
Why is that not banned?
Google bans Podcast Addict app over non-approved Covid-19 content
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Re: Google bans Podcast Addict app over non-approved Covid-19 content
#92In most of these stories featuring Google abusing their power to remove apps, it's usually a matter of some automated tool gone wrong and the problem is solved a couple of days later. But this time it's different, they are actually asking developers to censor themselves if they are not affiliated with a gov.
What makes you think this is something other than another (awful) high profile case of automation gone wrong?
Because their action seems consistent with their stated intention of banning all non-official speech on Covid-19?
It could still be reversed if they feel public opinion swings the other way. That wouldn't mean it's automation gone wrong.
Re: Google bans Podcast Addict app over non-approved Covid-19 content
#93This is once again an example for how freedom of speech is becoming more and more controlled by tech companies. I'm a little worried about this phenomenon. Google is not constructed by journalists. Freedom of speech might not be first priority for Google.
Just think about how extremely dystopian it is, to punish someone for relaying information that is not approved by the government.
The slope is getting slippier every day.
Re: Google bans Podcast Addict app over non-approved Covid-19 content
#94What is going on with Google? We had PushBullet being threatened with removal over vague problems just a few days ago. I don't buy the "evil monopoly" narrative as what does this accomplish for Google?
Google has an explicit notice up on YouTube Studio, at least, saying that they'll remove content that might not violate copyright because they are cutting back on human review. (It doesn't seem to occur to them that they could err on the side of not assuming copyright, though.) I'm sure this is part of the same trend.
They can't "err on the side of not assuming copyright". They have to block things first, ask questions later according to various laws and agreements around the world, or they will open themselves up to massive lawsuits, principally from big music labels.
Re: Google bans Podcast Addict app over non-approved Covid-19 content
#95@dang: the URL of the article is https://reclaimthenet.org/google-play-suspends-podcast-addic... - not apple.news which is mere redirect.
Re: Google bans Podcast Addict app over non-approved Covid-19 content
#96Earlier quoted context omitted.
I agree. It’s badly affected air travel and who knows what changes will result (or what contracts for pointless bio-security theatre have been made) In the UK, a 300+ page law was basically pre-written and enacted very quickly, reminiscent of the early anti terrorism law. We have set up a bio security unit, currently headed by the security services. UK has a “threat level” system for coronavirus similar to the terror…
Do you think it's unjustified? Other countries have acted much more quickly and saved lots of lives.
Sssch. We're not allowed to talk about that, remember. Unless your thoughts align with the government, better keep it to yourself, or you will have to be re-educated.
Re: Google bans Podcast Addict app over non-approved Covid-19 content
#97Podcast Addict is my favorite podcast app. I have been using it with great satisfaction for years. I hope that gets sorted out quickly.
Another aspect that I don't quite understand: The story claims that Google asks for the app to be published as a new download. And indeed the provided screenshot includes this request (in pretty small print). This makes no sense to me. Why wouldn't Google be satisfied by just changing the existing app? Any ideas what the reason might be?
Re: Google bans Podcast Addict app over non-approved Covid-19 content
#98Meanwhile on Google's own podcast search engine https://podcasts.google.com/?q=covid-19. Content management teams are too powerful, this needs to be decided by some kind of content board within the company and not by one person who is leading the content management team within Google Play.
Re: Google bans Podcast Addict app over non-approved Covid-19 content
#99HN user bans Google Play Store from their phone for repeatedly installing unwanted parasite "Chrome"
Re: Google bans Podcast Addict app over non-approved Covid-19 content
#100Earlier quoted context omitted.
This actually feels like an intentional move by Google to NOT get split up. Don’t worry government, we got your back! We’ll ban things that aren’t approved by you!
No, it's a service to public health to take down crap . People spreading "covid19 is fake" propaganda are literally getting themselves, their parents and friends killed . Freedom of speech also comes with responsibility - the responsibility of not endangering others with your speech. Similar as inciting hatred and screaming "fire" in a crowded restaurant will earn you jail time, people should be happy it's only their…
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>the 'rona
Please just don't.
Second, this is an index of all podcasts. If you are going to ban index searches google should also ban their own search engine because right now I can search for plenty of corona propaganda using it.