Activists Quote by Rebecca MacKinnon
“Social networking platforms like Facebook and Twitter should be urged to adhere to business practices that maximize the safety of activists using their platforms.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Human Rights Forum, 2015
Advocates should pressure social media companies to prioritize activist safety through responsible policies.
In simple terms: Protect activists online.
Key Takeaway
Demand safer platform practices.
Themes
digital rights
activism
online safety
corporate responsibility
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- journalists
- human rights defenders
- political organizers
- online campaigns
Key Concepts
privacy
censorship
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can platforms enforce safety without stifling speech?
- What mechanisms ensure accountability?
A Different Perspective
Balancing free expression with safety can be contentious.
![“Some kinds of activists are more willing to try stuff out, see if works and think on their feet, but some of the people who are working on [change] find that very difficult: They've been schooled into thinking you have to come up with the perfect plan in advance. It has become a bit technocratic.” quote by Duncan Green](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d17/duncan-green-20105_activist_some-kinds-of-activists-are-more-willing_57391.jpg)
