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At first glance, it may seem like LGBTQ+ visibility has never been higher. Pride posts, drag culture, and queer influencers are everywhere. But beneath the surface, there’s a shadow war raging—where powerful algorithms, inconsistent moderation, and opaque policies quietly push queer voices to the margins.
What “Silencing” Looks Like in...
On January 7, 2025, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg dropped a bombshell: a complete overhaul of Meta’s content rules. Fact-checking? Gone. Moderation? Scaled way back. And worst of all, Meta’s new “Hateful Conduct” policy now allows open abuse toward LGBTQ+ people — something it still forbids against everyone else. Just days later, Meta also announced it’s...
It’s no secret that finding a truly inclusive, affirming online space can be tough. Between algorithms that bury queer content and moderation rules that don’t always understand our culture, mainstream platforms can feel like they weren’t built with us in mind. That’s exactly where Queerlinq comes in — a social platform created for the LGBTQ+ community, by the...
I’ve been watching this administration closely, and honestly, it’s hard not to feel like there’s a pattern here. It’s not random policy changes or “different priorities” — it’s a steady attempt to rewrite what it means to be recognized, protected, and visible if you’re part of the LGBTQ community. And if we’re being honest, the...
In today’s digital world, social media is the public square, the town hall, and the café where people gather to connect, share, and discover community. But for LGBTQ+ people, mainstream platforms often fail to provide the safety, representation, and community-building opportunities they need. Hate speech, algorithmic erasure, and lack of inclusive features create an environment...
Dear Beautiful Community,
On this upcoming Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to speak directly to you — the dreamers, the fighters, the creators, the chosen family members, the quiet healers, the loud advocates, and every soul who makes this community vibrant, powerful, and endlessly inspiring.
Before anything else, it’s important to acknowledge the Indigenous peoples...
In today’s hyper-connected world, social media has evolved far beyond just a place for personal interaction. It’s a global stage for creators, influencers, businesses, and brands to thrive. As platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube dominate the landscape, a wave of social media startups is emerging, each offering unique, innovative approaches to digital engagement....
As a queer creator, I started sharing my life online to tell my truth, celebrate identity, and build a community where authenticity matters. At first, it felt liberating—a space to connect, to inspire, to be unapologetically myself. But over time, I’ve watched these platforms, especially Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, quietly push out queer voices. The very spaces that promised...
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