I'm really sorry about the difficult situation that you've been put in. I have no words. May Allah give you the guidance to best handle this situation. I'm praying for you.
Obviously over in the US, you guys are in a very polarised environment, and with the sheer level of propaganda machinery against ANY person who expresses a view divergent from those pulling the strings up top, you - and the many others like you - are always going to be targets, no matter how you carefully express your views. You really can't win - you can't get your side heard fairly, because it's a rigged game.
And when it's a rigged game, I think you shouldn't play the game. Stand up for what you believe in, expressing yourself with sensitivity, but still portraying a sense of justice. But don't expect them to respect you for it. Don't expect them to allow you to represent anything other than what plays into their narrative.
I keep thinking that we complain about shadow bans and censorship, but what do we expect, when the platforms suppressing the truth are run or funded by those who are motivated by extremist views and greed?
Mainstream media, has not been balanced for a very long time. They serve agendas. Same for the tech platforms now, which began as useful tools for the public, but have degenerated into something far darker.
We can't expect institutions run by such forces to side with us, or promote mere basic humanity. We need our own platforms - run by people with a conscience. I believe there are far, far more people in the world who care about humanity, ethics, even international law - than those running the show, who push constant propaganda trying to normalise and justify the ghastly events we see on our screens every single day.
Not sure if you watched this interview about these tech companies' (and others) complicity in all of this, which uncovers just how deep it all runs:
Thank you, Yacoob! You are 100% right about this. I chose to not be interviewed by this reporter for that reason, but I was encouraged by some colleagues to issue a written statement and only one sentence was used, which is to be expected.
I'm really sorry about the difficult situation that you've been put in. I have no words. May Allah give you the guidance to best handle this situation. I'm praying for you.
Ameen. Thank you, Leena! <3
Obviously over in the US, you guys are in a very polarised environment, and with the sheer level of propaganda machinery against ANY person who expresses a view divergent from those pulling the strings up top, you - and the many others like you - are always going to be targets, no matter how you carefully express your views. You really can't win - you can't get your side heard fairly, because it's a rigged game.
And when it's a rigged game, I think you shouldn't play the game. Stand up for what you believe in, expressing yourself with sensitivity, but still portraying a sense of justice. But don't expect them to respect you for it. Don't expect them to allow you to represent anything other than what plays into their narrative.
I keep thinking that we complain about shadow bans and censorship, but what do we expect, when the platforms suppressing the truth are run or funded by those who are motivated by extremist views and greed?
Mainstream media, has not been balanced for a very long time. They serve agendas. Same for the tech platforms now, which began as useful tools for the public, but have degenerated into something far darker.
We can't expect institutions run by such forces to side with us, or promote mere basic humanity. We need our own platforms - run by people with a conscience. I believe there are far, far more people in the world who care about humanity, ethics, even international law - than those running the show, who push constant propaganda trying to normalise and justify the ghastly events we see on our screens every single day.
Not sure if you watched this interview about these tech companies' (and others) complicity in all of this, which uncovers just how deep it all runs:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZYxUoHYPIg
If not, have a look. And stay strong. Allah will guide you to the place and people where your talents and hard work will be appreciated and effective.
Thank you, Yacoob! You are 100% right about this. I chose to not be interviewed by this reporter for that reason, but I was encouraged by some colleagues to issue a written statement and only one sentence was used, which is to be expected.
You are a brave woman!! So sorry for the poor support you have received.
Thank you, Ann! <3