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Libs of TikTok Faces Facebook Suspension Amidst Rising Concerns Over Big Tech Censorship

ByAlki David

Dec 31, 2023

Late into the night, conservative commentator Libs of TikTok made a startling revelation on her Facebook page. The platform, in a move she decried as blatant censorship, suspended her account, citing alleged violations of their community standards. Libs of TikTok expressed her frustration, urging followers to “buckle up for extreme censorship from big tech heading into the elections. They think we’re stupid.”

This incident echoes a disturbing trend observed leading up to the 2020 elections. A similar scenario unfolded as other conservative voices, including mine, found themselves targeted by social media giants. Though my page wasn’t disabled, warnings for ‘misinformation’ were plastered on certain posts, accompanied by a notable reduction in reach. The restrictions extended to advertising, creating an environment where the free expression of conservative viewpoints was stifled.

The parallels between these cases suggest a concerning pattern of selective suppression during critical political periods. The timing, just ahead of important elections, raises questions about the influence and control wielded by big tech corporations over digital discourse.

As the 2024 elections approach, the specter of heightened censorship looms large, prompting many to question the integrity of the democratic process. The concerns expressed by Libs of TikTok resonate with those who fear that such actions could unduly impact the public’s access to diverse perspectives and hinder informed decision-making.

It’s essential to address these issues and ensure that social media platforms maintain transparency, fairness, and adherence to their stated community standards. The recurrence of such incidents demands a closer examination of the role and responsibilities of big tech in shaping the online narrative.

In an era where information is disseminated rapidly through digital channels, the ability to freely express opinions without fear of unjust censorship is vital for a thriving democracy. As we navigate the complex landscape of online discourse, the actions of platforms like Facebook become increasingly scrutinized, forcing a necessary conversation about the power dynamics at play.

By Alki David

Alki David — Publisher, Media Architect, SIN Network Creator - live, direct-to-public communication, media infrastructure, accountability journalism, and independent distribution. Born in Lagos, Nigeria; educated in the United Kingdom and Switzerland; attended the Royal College of Art. Early internet broadcaster — participated in real-time public coverage during the 1997 Mars landing era using experimental online transmission from Beverly Hills. Founder of FilmOn, one of the earliest global internet television networks offering live and on-demand broadcasting outside legacy gatekeepers. Publisher of SHOCKYA — reporting since 2010 on systemic corruption inside the entertainment business and its expansion into law, finance, and regulation. Creator of the SIN Network (ShockYA Integrated Network), a federated media and civic-information infrastructure spanning investigative journalism, live TV, documentary, and court-record reporting. Lived and worked for over 40 years inside global media hubs including Malibu, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong and Gstaad. Early encounter with Julian Assange during the first Hologram USA operations proved a formative turning point — exposing the realities of lawfare, information suppression, and concentrated media power. Principal complainant and driving force behind what court filings describe as the largest consolidated media–legal accountability action on record, now before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Relocated to Antigua & Barbuda and entered sustained legal, civic, and informational confrontation over media power, safeguarding, and accountability at Commonwealth scale.