The year that was 2018 – Part 2: Culture
Alex takes a look at some of the bigger stories of the year – this time looking at the worlds of literature, social media and entertainment.
Users angry at Facebook community standards decision
Facebook’s community standards policies come under fire for both helping and hurting the LGBT cause.
Why Iggy Azalea is dividing Pittsburgh Pride and our community
James Patrick Carraghan thinks Iggy Azalea is ruining Pittsburgh Pride.
Facebook shuts down Leelah Alcorn FB ‘hate group’
A Facebook group that spread a message of hate has been closed down due to LGBT+ campaigners.
Egypt cuts jail time for ‘gay wedding’ video stars
The first ‘gay marriage’ men who appeared in a YouTube video have had their sentences cut.
What is Ello?
Should you leave Facebook for Ello? Max Sandoval thinks so.
Is the internet a tool for LGBT+ freedom?
Adam Lowe discusses the importance of the web in LGBT+ life – and the risks it presents to our freedom
Custom genders on Facebook now available in the UK
Facebook users in the UK are now able to identify as something other than ‘male’ or ‘female’. They will get to choose from a list of custom gender options.
Reasons why you should “Like” Google+ more than Facebook.
Max Sandoval talks about why Google+ is a better social networking platform than the benchmark website, Facebook.