If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. Social media giant X has faced a significant legal setback in Australia. The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) has ruled that the company can be held accountable for so-called “hate speech” published on its platform. This landmark decision came in response to a complaint lodged by the Australian Muslim Advocacy Network (AMAN) in July 2022. AMAN accused X of permitting a “far-right conspiracy group” to post hateful and denigrating comments about Muslims. Social media companies like X have traditionally argued that they are not responsible for content on their platforms that originates outside the jurisdictions where they do business. However, this ruling ignores that notion, suggesting the platform is responsible for the speech of its users. Despite AMAN’s requests, X refused to remove or block the offending posts under Queensland’s Anti-Discrimination Act. Elon Musk, the owner of X, argued that his company should be exempt from these laws due to its US-based operations. Rita Jabri Markwell, AMAN’s legal advisor, countered this defense, asserting that X profits from local markets and communities in Australia by collecting data and selling advertisements. She believes this ruling could set a precedent in other jurisdictions, challenging the long-held legal protections social media companies have relied upon. She emphasized the broader implications, saying, “This could become a precedent that will carry weight in other jurisdictions, whether it’s at the federal level or under other vilification laws.” The QCAT decision follows a dispute between Australia’s online safety regulator and X over the platform’s refusal to remove video footage of a stabbing incident involving Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel in April, which was live-streamed. In Australia, X hid 65 tweets containing the video rather than complying with a takedown order. Although eSafety commissioner Julie Inman won an interim order in the Federal Court, the ban was not made permanent. AMAN is also awaiting a separate ruling on whether X breached the law by failing to remove or hide the alleged hate speech. Additionally, AMAN has a legal complaint against Meta and Facebook Australia pending before the Human Rights Commission. Meta, like X, has argued against the applicability of Australian law, particularly in the context of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, maintaining that it is not subject to local jurisdiction. If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The post Queensland Tribunal Rules X Can Be Liable for “Hate Speech” Published on the Platform appeared first on Reclaim The Net.

If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. At the Libertarian National Convention on Saturday, President Donald Trump announced his intention to commute the life sentence of Ross Ulbricht, the operator of the “Silk Road” website. Ulbricht, who was sentenced to life in 2015 for creating and managing the Silk Road platform, was found guilty of facilitating the sale of drugs and other illicit goods after the anonymous darknet marketplace he created was used for such illegal activity. The dark web is a subset of the deep web, consisting of websites accessible only through specific anonymity-preserving networks like Tor. “If you vote for me – on Day one, I will commute the sentence of Ross Ulbricht to a sentence of ‘time-served,’” President Trump said. “He’s already served 11 years, we’re gonna get him home.” Ulbricht’s case has garnered significant attention and support from the libertarian community, with many advocating for his release. During the convention, attendees displayed “Free Ross” signs and voiced their support with chants calling for his freedom. In 2011, Ulbricht launched the Silk Road, an anonymous online marketplace designed to facilitate the exchange of goods and services using Bitcoin. The Silk Road quickly became synonymous with the sale of illicit drugs, fraudulent documents, and hacking tools. Ulbricht operated the site under the pseudonym “Dread Pirate Roberts,” a reference to the cult classic film “The Princess Bride.” At its peak, the Silk Road was generating millions of dollars in monthly sales, drawing the attention of authorities worldwide. In October 2013, Ross Ulbricht was arrested by the FBI in a San Francisco library. He was charged with a litany of offenses, including conspiracy to commit money laundering, conspiracy to commit computer hacking, and conspiracy to traffic narcotics. In 2015, Ulbricht was found guilty on all counts and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The arrest and subsequent life sentence of Ross Ulbricht have ignited a fierce debate about the implications for free speech and the boundaries of government intervention in the digital space, and whether the creator of a website or marketplace should be punished for the actions of its users. Critics argue that Ulbricht’s punishment was excessively harsh, reflecting a broader trend of draconian measures against individuals challenging the status quo through technology. One of the central concerns is the precedent set by Ulbricht’s conviction. Advocates for digital freedom worry that aggressive law enforcement tactics could stifle innovation and suppress dissent. The case raises critical questions about privacy, surveillance, and the extent to which the government can control the internet. Ulbricht’s case has become a touchstone for discussions on digital rights and the potential erosion of civil liberties. His libertarian supporters argue that the Silk Road, despite its illegal activities, represented a form of free expression and an experiment in creating an open market free from governmental interference. They contend that Ulbricht’s actions were rooted in a philosophy of libertarianism and a desire to challenge established power structures. If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties, subscribe to Reclaim The Net. The post Trump Promises Ross Ulbricht’s Freedom appeared first on Reclaim The Net.

The daughter and son-in-law of a Missouri lawmaker were murdered and set on fire by a gang while serving as missionaries in Haiti, according to reports. The young couple, as well as a third victim, were killed in a brutal attack that reportedly took place on Thursday night in the community of Lizon in northern Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital. The three victims were identified as 23-year-old Davy Lloyd, 21-year-old Natalie Lloyd, and 45-year-old Jude Montis. All three victims were members of the Missions in Haiti, Inc. The organization was founded by David and Alicia Lloyd – Davy’s parents. The compound – which educated roughly 450 children – included an orphanage that housed about 50 kids, a school, and a church. Davy grew up on the Missions in Haiti compound.Hannah Cornett, Davy's sister, told the Associated Press, "Davy spoke Creole before he spoke English. It was home. Haiti was all we knew."Natalie joined the organization in August 2022 after the couple got married that June. The pair were "full-time missionaries" in Haiti, according to her father – Missouri State Rep. Ben Baker.Montis was the group's Haitian director for two decades and a pastor with a wife and two young children.Gang members allegedly ambushed the trio at the compound on Thursday. David Lloyd, 48, told the Wall Street Journal, "They tied up my son and beat him. They got three vehicles. They got a bunch of equipment, money, I had my payroll in there for the week."The distraught father said that Davy was able to untie himself, and the trio managed to flee to a small house on the compound. Davy called his father during the chaotic scene. "As they were going down there [to the house], he was telling me what was stolen and what had been done to him," Lloyd explained. "And as he’s talking to me, he says, 'Dad, something is going on. There a bunch more guys and I think they may be back.' He thought it was the same gang that was coming back and he didn’t know what was going on."The couple and Montis barricaded themselves in the house. However, the gang members allegedly "ended up shooting all the windows out and shooting the house up."The gang members allegedly infiltrated the house and murdered all three missionaries by shooting them. The news outlet reported that there is a video of the grisly crime scene showing "three bodies sprawled on the floor, with those of Davy Lloyd and Montis having been burned."The Oklahoma-based Mission in Haiti said Davy, Natalie, and Jude were "shot and killed by the gang about 9 o'clock" on Thursday. My heart is broken in a thousand pieces. I've never felt this kind of pain.Representative Baker shared a photo of the slain couple on Facebook with the heartbreaking caption:My heart is broken in a thousand pieces. I’ve never felt this kind of pain. Most of you know my daughter and son-in-law Davy and Natalie Lloyd are full-time missionaries in Haiti. They were attacked by gangs this evening and were both killed. They went to Heaven together. Please pray for my family we desperately need strength. And please pray for the Lloyd family as well. I have no other words for now.Baker said "things are looking very positive" for the transport home of the bodies of Davy and Natalie."We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the two U.S. citizens killed by gangs in Haiti," U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement.Miller added, "Unfortunately, this serves as a reminder that the security situation in Haiti cannot wait – too many innocent lives are being lost."As of Saturday evening, a GoFundMe campaign for the Baker and Lloyd families had raised more than $53,000. Another GoFundMe campaign for the funeral expenses of the young couple had reached over $45,000. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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