So here we have it: Australia’s eSafety Commissioner is going after Telegram for allegedly failing to yank mass shooting footage off their platform. It’s a noble concern, sure, but let’s not forget the corporate media’s fondness for weaponizing outrage. Where was CNN when these incidents occurred? Were they grilling the tech giants in the same way, or was their agenda more about sensational headlines than accountability?

It’s easy to point fingers at Telegram, a platform often vilified for allowing “free speech,” while mainstream giants like Facebook and Twitter quietly sift through user content based on their own ever-evolving rules and biases. Let’s be real: the mainstream media loves that narrative. They want to push the story of the “dangerous app” while glossing over their own shortcomings. Why isn’t the eSafety Commissioner also scrutinizing the ethical failures of major networks that sensationalize violence for ratings? Because that would mean critiquing their own allies in the media game.

Let’s call this what it is: a deliberate distraction. By focusing on Telegram, the eSafety Commissioner can play the role of the vigilant protector while avoiding the uncomfortable truths about how traditional media likes to parade around violence and bleakness for clicks. The hypocrisy is staggering. And if this keeps up, we’re headed straight into a digital age where legitimate platforms are censored while traditional media continues unchallenged, fueling narratives that suit them.