Sophie K
@sophiewm.bsky.social
Marketing Manager at wiremin.org | ✨Aim to try out all the decentralized social apps & private messengers🚀Help everyone to reclaim digital rights!
The whole beef is still ONGOING between feminist orgs & payment giants (VISA and Mastercard) with #Steam users or game developers is waking to a harsh truth:
👉 Centralized power whether ideological or financial—can easily be used to censor and suppress creative freedom.
👉 Centralized power whether ideological or financial—can easily be used to censor and suppress creative freedom.
July 31, 2025 at 3:41 AM
The whole beef is still ONGOING between feminist orgs & payment giants (VISA and Mastercard) with #Steam users or game developers is waking to a harsh truth:
👉 Centralized power whether ideological or financial—can easily be used to censor and suppress creative freedom.
👉 Centralized power whether ideological or financial—can easily be used to censor and suppress creative freedom.
@steampowered.com and Itch.io removes thousands of games — not due to law, but because #Visa, #Mastercard & #PayPal are pressuring platforms over "content standards."
This is financial censorship in action.
Developers and players are pushing back👊👊👊
#censorship #Steam
This is financial censorship in action.
Developers and players are pushing back👊👊👊
#censorship #Steam
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July 29, 2025 at 3:10 AM
@steampowered.com and Itch.io removes thousands of games — not due to law, but because #Visa, #Mastercard & #PayPal are pressuring platforms over "content standards."
This is financial censorship in action.
Developers and players are pushing back👊👊👊
#censorship #Steam
This is financial censorship in action.
Developers and players are pushing back👊👊👊
#censorship #Steam
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Researchers Scrape 2 Billion Discord Messages and Publish Them Online
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🔗 www.404media.co/researchers-...
Researchers Scrape 2 Billion Discord Messages and Publish Them Online
A Brazilian team used Discord’s API to scrape 10% of its open servers.
www.404media.co
May 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Researchers Scrape 2 Billion Discord Messages and Publish Them Online
🔗 www.404media.co/researchers-...
🔗 www.404media.co/researchers-...
Sept 2024, #Telegram quietly expanded its policy to comply with more government data requests.
In Q1 2025 alone, it handed over info on 22,777 users.
😅You chose a centralized platform, what did you expect?
Source👉 www.404media.co/telegram-gav...
In Q1 2025 alone, it handed over info on 22,777 users.
😅You chose a centralized platform, what did you expect?
Source👉 www.404media.co/telegram-gav...
Telegram Gave Authorities Data on More than 20,000 Users
According to its newest transparency report, Telegram complied with more than 5,000 requests from authorities in the first three months of 2025.
www.404media.co
May 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Sept 2024, #Telegram quietly expanded its policy to comply with more government data requests.
In Q1 2025 alone, it handed over info on 22,777 users.
😅You chose a centralized platform, what did you expect?
Source👉 www.404media.co/telegram-gav...
In Q1 2025 alone, it handed over info on 22,777 users.
😅You chose a centralized platform, what did you expect?
Source👉 www.404media.co/telegram-gav...
Facebook Allegedly Detected When Teen Girls Deleted Selfies So It Could Serve Them Beauty Ads.
"Your data, our money." 😂😂
As a female social media user, I can’t stress this enough — I don’t want anyone monitoring my selfies😡, let alone profiting from them.
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"Your data, our money." 😂😂
As a female social media user, I can’t stress this enough — I don’t want anyone monitoring my selfies😡, let alone profiting from them.
futurism.com/facebook-bea...
Facebook Allegedly Detected When Teen Girls Deleted Selfies So It Could Serve Them Beauty Ads
A recent tell-all by a Facebook insider reveals the insidious nature of Facebook's advertising empire, and the dangerous consequences.
futurism.com
May 7, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Facebook Allegedly Detected When Teen Girls Deleted Selfies So It Could Serve Them Beauty Ads.
"Your data, our money." 😂😂
As a female social media user, I can’t stress this enough — I don’t want anyone monitoring my selfies😡, let alone profiting from them.
futurism.com/facebook-bea...
"Your data, our money." 😂😂
As a female social media user, I can’t stress this enough — I don’t want anyone monitoring my selfies😡, let alone profiting from them.
futurism.com/facebook-bea...
"Bluesky’s bowing to the Turkish government’s demands has raised questions among the community as to whether the social network is as open and decentralized as it claims to be. (Or whether it’s “just like Twitter” after all.)"🤔🤔🤔
Not a surprise—Fediverse ≠ Decentralization
Not a surprise—Fediverse ≠ Decentralization
Bluesky has begun complying with government censorship requests, restricting access to 72 accounts in Turkey at the behest of Turkish authorities.
It’s not decentralized, it’s centralized control behind a ‘federated’ mask.
#News #Bluesky #Privacy
techcrunch.com/2025/04/23/g...
It’s not decentralized, it’s centralized control behind a ‘federated’ mask.
#News #Bluesky #Privacy
techcrunch.com/2025/04/23/g...
Government censorship comes to Bluesky, but not its third-party apps ... yet | TechCrunch
Government censorship has found its way to Bluesky, but there's currently a loophole thanks to how the social network is structured.Earlier this
techcrunch.com
April 24, 2025 at 7:56 AM
"Bluesky’s bowing to the Turkish government’s demands has raised questions among the community as to whether the social network is as open and decentralized as it claims to be. (Or whether it’s “just like Twitter” after all.)"🤔🤔🤔
Not a surprise—Fediverse ≠ Decentralization
Not a surprise—Fediverse ≠ Decentralization
🚨 A leaked list reveals that U.S. government agencies, including ICE, use ShadowDragon’s SocialNet tool to scrape personal data from 200+ popular social platforms and even so-called "secure" platforms like Signal, DuckDuckGo, and Wire. 404media.co/the-200-site...
The 200+ Sites an ICE Surveillance Contractor is Monitoring
404 Media has obtained the list of sites and services that ICE contractor ShadowDragon pulls data from. ShadowDragon sources data from all over the web and lets government analysts easily search it an...
404media.co
March 14, 2025 at 8:43 AM
🚨 A leaked list reveals that U.S. government agencies, including ICE, use ShadowDragon’s SocialNet tool to scrape personal data from 200+ popular social platforms and even so-called "secure" platforms like Signal, DuckDuckGo, and Wire. 404media.co/the-200-site...
They only show you what they want you to see.
Those who speak the truth get silenced.
💬 'Media Manipulation'
Ironic part? Most people buy it—just because these mainstream media outlets are everywhere, making them seem 'trustworthy.'
The power of media should be decentralized @wiremin.bsky.social
Those who speak the truth get silenced.
💬 'Media Manipulation'
Ironic part? Most people buy it—just because these mainstream media outlets are everywhere, making them seem 'trustworthy.'
The power of media should be decentralized @wiremin.bsky.social
March 11, 2025 at 8:43 AM
They only show you what they want you to see.
Those who speak the truth get silenced.
💬 'Media Manipulation'
Ironic part? Most people buy it—just because these mainstream media outlets are everywhere, making them seem 'trustworthy.'
The power of media should be decentralized @wiremin.bsky.social
Those who speak the truth get silenced.
💬 'Media Manipulation'
Ironic part? Most people buy it—just because these mainstream media outlets are everywhere, making them seem 'trustworthy.'
The power of media should be decentralized @wiremin.bsky.social
March 10, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Sent directly from phone to phone, we call it E2EE. With no server collecting data, we call it decentralized.
If there are tools that meet both criteria, why are we still using Signal? Maybe @wiremin.bsky.social 🤔?
If there are tools that meet both criteria, why are we still using Signal? Maybe @wiremin.bsky.social 🤔?
Warning over privacy of encrypted messages as Russia targets Signal Messenger
www.computerweekly.com/news/3666194...
www.computerweekly.com/news/3666194...
Warning over privacy of encrypted messages as Russia targets Signal Messenger | Computer Weekly
Russia-backed hacking groups have developed techniques to compromise encrypted messaging services, including Signal, WhatsApp and Telegram, placing journalists, politicians, and activists of interest ...
www.computerweekly.com
February 20, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Sent directly from phone to phone, we call it E2EE. With no server collecting data, we call it decentralized.
If there are tools that meet both criteria, why are we still using Signal? Maybe @wiremin.bsky.social 🤔?
If there are tools that meet both criteria, why are we still using Signal? Maybe @wiremin.bsky.social 🤔?
🚨Forbes: Russian hackers are exploiting Signal's QR code linking to spy on Ukrainian military chats. Google found fake QR codes linking accounts to Russian-controlled devices for real-time eavesdropping. #Breaking #DataProtection
Decentralized private messenger won't have this type of question🤦♀️
Decentralized private messenger won't have this type of question🤦♀️
February 20, 2025 at 8:10 AM
🚨Forbes: Russian hackers are exploiting Signal's QR code linking to spy on Ukrainian military chats. Google found fake QR codes linking accounts to Russian-controlled devices for real-time eavesdropping. #Breaking #DataProtection
Decentralized private messenger won't have this type of question🤦♀️
Decentralized private messenger won't have this type of question🤦♀️
⛔X is blocking links to Signal, known as a private messaging platform used by federal workers.
There are plenty of alternatives, even more secure since they are decentralized, such as: @wiremin.bsky.social
techcrunch.com/2025/02/17/x... #SignalMessenger #privacy #securitycode
There are plenty of alternatives, even more secure since they are decentralized, such as: @wiremin.bsky.social
techcrunch.com/2025/02/17/x... #SignalMessenger #privacy #securitycode
X is blocking links to Signal, a secure messaging platform used by federal workers | TechCrunch
Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) is blocking links to Signal.me, a URL shortener used by the private messaging app Signal that allows users to send out a
techcrunch.com
February 19, 2025 at 8:04 AM
⛔X is blocking links to Signal, known as a private messaging platform used by federal workers.
There are plenty of alternatives, even more secure since they are decentralized, such as: @wiremin.bsky.social
techcrunch.com/2025/02/17/x... #SignalMessenger #privacy #securitycode
There are plenty of alternatives, even more secure since they are decentralized, such as: @wiremin.bsky.social
techcrunch.com/2025/02/17/x... #SignalMessenger #privacy #securitycode
Stay Private = Stay Anonymous = Stay Free
Right to stay anonymous = Right to freedom of speech.
Use WireMin, take control of your identity.
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#freedomofspeech
#privacy
#decentralization
Use WireMin, take control of your identity.
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#freedomofspeech
#privacy
#decentralization
February 12, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Stay Private = Stay Anonymous = Stay Free
🚨Update: "Apple will likely stop offering the iCloud encryption feature to users in the United Kingdom in response to the secret order, rather than break the encryption of users globally. "
Good, but UK users should start exploring alternative E2EE storage tools.
techcrunch.com/2025/02/10/u...
Good, but UK users should start exploring alternative E2EE storage tools.
techcrunch.com/2025/02/10/u...
UK's secret Apple iCloud backdoor order is a global emergency, say critics | TechCrunch
Security experts say the ‘draconian’ order would have global ramifications that make this a privacy ‘emergency for us all’
techcrunch.com
February 11, 2025 at 3:13 AM
🚨Update: "Apple will likely stop offering the iCloud encryption feature to users in the United Kingdom in response to the secret order, rather than break the encryption of users globally. "
Good, but UK users should start exploring alternative E2EE storage tools.
techcrunch.com/2025/02/10/u...
Good, but UK users should start exploring alternative E2EE storage tools.
techcrunch.com/2025/02/10/u...
🚨UK government secretly ordered Apple to build a backdoor that would give its authorities access to users’ encrypted iCloud data😠
Against surveillance, encryption alone is not enough because all your data is stored on central servers controlled by tech companies.
Against surveillance, encryption alone is not enough because all your data is stored on central servers controlled by tech companies.
February 8, 2025 at 3:39 AM
🚨UK government secretly ordered Apple to build a backdoor that would give its authorities access to users’ encrypted iCloud data😠
Against surveillance, encryption alone is not enough because all your data is stored on central servers controlled by tech companies.
Against surveillance, encryption alone is not enough because all your data is stored on central servers controlled by tech companies.
Felt honored and touched to see the world officially moving into the Web3 generation🚀, but how many of you truly understand🤔what Web3 actually means?
Decentralized = Ownership
Web3 isn’t just about finance, it’s about reclaiming control over your digital identity, communications, and privacy.
Decentralized = Ownership
Web3 isn’t just about finance, it’s about reclaiming control over your digital identity, communications, and privacy.
February 6, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Felt honored and touched to see the world officially moving into the Web3 generation🚀, but how many of you truly understand🤔what Web3 actually means?
Decentralized = Ownership
Web3 isn’t just about finance, it’s about reclaiming control over your digital identity, communications, and privacy.
Decentralized = Ownership
Web3 isn’t just about finance, it’s about reclaiming control over your digital identity, communications, and privacy.
Watch Duty was downloaded 2 million times during this week’s LA fires. 👏This is how user data is supposed to be used.
Pray for LA 🙏🙏🙏 #LosAngelesFire #DataPrivacy
techcrunch.com/2025/01/12/w...
Pray for LA 🙏🙏🙏 #LosAngelesFire #DataPrivacy
techcrunch.com/2025/01/12/w...
Watch Duty was downloaded 2 million times during this week’s LA fires | TechCrunch
Fire-tracking app Watch Duty has become a crucial source of information for Los Angeles residents threatened by the ongoing wildfires. As TechCrunch’s
techcrunch.com
January 13, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Watch Duty was downloaded 2 million times during this week’s LA fires. 👏This is how user data is supposed to be used.
Pray for LA 🙏🙏🙏 #LosAngelesFire #DataPrivacy
techcrunch.com/2025/01/12/w...
Pray for LA 🙏🙏🙏 #LosAngelesFire #DataPrivacy
techcrunch.com/2025/01/12/w...
In September 2024, Telegram secretly updated its policy to accept more data sharing requests from authorities. Lnd looks like operated this transparency bot since 2018...
January 9, 2025 at 9:13 AM
In September 2024, Telegram secretly updated its policy to accept more data sharing requests from authorities. Lnd looks like operated this transparency bot since 2018...
Peer-to-peer = No Intermediaries = Privacy & Freedom.
And this is how we do it at WireMin😉
All your messages/files are transfer P2P & E2EE🔒
And this is how we do it at WireMin😉
All your messages/files are transfer P2P & E2EE🔒
January 3, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Peer-to-peer = No Intermediaries = Privacy & Freedom.
And this is how we do it at WireMin😉
All your messages/files are transfer P2P & E2EE🔒
And this is how we do it at WireMin😉
All your messages/files are transfer P2P & E2EE🔒
Have you prepared a cold wallet for the 2025 bull run?🔒
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media.tenor.com
December 31, 2024 at 7:47 AM
Have you prepared a cold wallet for the 2025 bull run?🔒
December 23, 2024 at 7:34 AM
Discover a Brazilian user based in Russia suggesting WireMin as a secure instant messaging (IM) alternative to Viber, which has been blocked in Russia. pikabu.ru/story/v_ross...
Well, WireMin is way more secure, since it is decentralized
And...🤩
Anonymous account creation no phone number no email
Well, WireMin is way more secure, since it is decentralized
And...🤩
Anonymous account creation no phone number no email
December 19, 2024 at 7:43 AM
Discover a Brazilian user based in Russia suggesting WireMin as a secure instant messaging (IM) alternative to Viber, which has been blocked in Russia. pikabu.ru/story/v_ross...
Well, WireMin is way more secure, since it is decentralized
And...🤩
Anonymous account creation no phone number no email
Well, WireMin is way more secure, since it is decentralized
And...🤩
Anonymous account creation no phone number no email