Recently, users of Facebook and Instagram experienced technical difficulties that affected their ability to use certain features of these Meta-owned platforms. Issues reported included trouble logging in, pictures not loading, and functionality problems with the search bar. Despite these problems, it appears that not all users were affected, and many were still able to access both platforms. This disruption follows a previous significant outage across various Meta products, which was attributed to a technical issue. Meta has been criticized for its lack of an official status page, which would allow users to track such disruptions more easily. The occurrence prompted users to voice their frustrations on social media, highlighting concerns over the reliability of these widely used platforms.

In a separate incident, users of the platform X have faced account suspensions for allegedly revealing the identity of the right-wing cartoonist known as Stonetoss. Stonetoss is controversial for producing content that has been condemned for anti-Semitic and racist themes, gaining notoriety in far-right circles while also attracting criticism for promoting hate. The suspensions have sparked debate over free speech online, particularly in light of X owner Elon Musk’s professed commitment to it. The Anonymous Comrades Collective is reported to have exposed Stonetoss’s real identity, emphasizing the challenges social media platforms face in tackling extremist content without infringing on free speech rights. Stonetoss’s work, described by some researchers as “crypto-Nazi” propaganda, presents a case study in the difficulties of combating harmful ideologies in digital spaces. This incident has intensified discussions around censorship, accountability, and the influence of online content creators.