Balaji’s ‘Singapore of social media’ begins with a wave of bans
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Balaji Srinivasan, founder of Network School, launches Farcaster as a “Singapore of social media,” aiming to create a disciplined enclave for techno‑optimists, but first he enforces a sweeping purge of accounts deemed disruptive; the crackdown removes thousands of users, signaling a stricter governance model that could attract advertisers seeking safe‑brand environments while prompting broader debates about platform moderation and user…
Network School founder Balaji Srinivasan wants to turn Farcaster into a haven for well-mannered techno-optimists. He had to do a bit of housekeeping first.