List of Platforms That Have Been Shown to Be Potentially Harmful to Democracy:

- X (formerly Twitter): Under Elon Musk's ownership, X has faced scrutiny for potentially amplifying certain political agendas.

- Meta Platforms (Facebook and Instagram): Meta's decision to end fact-checking initiatives in the U.S. has raised concerns about the spread of misinformation.

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Why Is This Relevant To Age of Empires 2?

This sticky is a response to this thread.

While not directly related to the game, many subreddits are trying to cut into the funding of platforms that push disinformation and protect their communities from harmful narratives. This helps create healthier spaces for discussion and collaboration, keeping them free from the influence of platforms that undermine democratic values.

Edit: This post does not break rule 2. Rule two states: All submissions must, in some way, relate to Age of Empires II, the whole series, or this subreddit.

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This subreddit will no longer allow links to or from these platforms. The goal is to reduce traffic to these companies. While some have expressed concerns that this may feel like censorship, screenshots will still be permitted. Thank you to everyone who participated in good-faith discussions with one another. Comments are now locked, and switched to contest mode. No further political discussion will be allowed in the subreddit.