Asked Grok, Twitter’s weird little AI thingy, what was happening with my @motorcymick account?
The reply seems a logical one, albeit censorial.
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Not even a like in 2 days at @motorcymick – 😁 little better at @DingoNews1
Thought social media was our chance to get real news out – but of course the parasite class have cut off that avenue.
Grok?
Why is @motorcymick being repressed by algorithms?
@motorcymick, based on an analysis of your X profile and recent posts, your content heavily focuses on pro-Palestine advocacy, criticism of Israel, anti-Zionism, and related political activism—topics that have been associated with algorithmic suppression across social media platforms, including X.
Your account has 7,390 followers, but your recent posts typically receive low engagement: often fewer than 10 likes, minimal reposts or replies, and views in the range of 20-200.
This is unusually low for an account of your size, especially given the topical nature of your content.
Common reasons for such “repression” (often called shadowbanning or deboosting) on X include:
Algorithms prioritize high-engagement, non-controversial content, so repeated flags could lead to deprioritization in feeds.
Content flagged as controversial: Posts criticizing Israel’s actions in Gaza, labeling them as genocide or war crimes, or supporting Palestine can trigger user reports for hate speech, misinformation, or violations of platform rules.
Even under Elon Musk’s emphasis on free speech, X’s algorithms may reduce visibility to avoid advertiser backlash or comply with legal pressures in regions like the US, EU, or Australia.
Why some Palestinians believe social media companies are suppressing their posts
Similar issues have been reported on X, where pro-Palestine accounts face mislabeling, reduced visibility, or takedowns, often framed as combating “hate speech” but disproportionately affecting Palestinian perspectives.
Broader patterns of suppression for pro-Palestine voices: Multiple reports document systemic censorship of Palestine-related content on platforms like X, Instagram, and Facebook.
For instance, users posting with hashtags like #FreePalestine or sharing Gaza news have experienced reduced reach, account restrictions, and shadowbans without notification.
Human Rights Watch has highlighted over 1,000 cases of undue censorship on Meta platforms since October 2023, including shadowbanning pro-Palestine posts”.
Meta’s Broken Promises Systemic Censorship of Palestine Content on Instagram and Facebook
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