deplatformed
dee-PLAT-formd
Definition
The act of removing an individual or organization from a social media platform, effectively silencing their ability to post content or communicate with their audience.
Etymology
The word is a modern portmanteau derived from the prefix 'de-' (meaning removal or reversal) and 'platform' (referring to a digital space for communication). It emerged in the early 21st century to describe the specific corporate practice of banning users from online networks.
In the news
The article mentions that The Babylon Bee has faced prior censorship and deplatforming on social media, using this history to highlight their concerns about potential new sanctions under New Mexico's law.
Breaking Bee? Christian satirists sue New Mexico for requiring 'disclaimers' on AI political satire
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