Media company Vice blocked news stories that could offend Saudi Arabia, insiders say (www.theguardian.com)

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The company recently signed a lucrative partnership deal with the MBC Group, a media company controlled by the Saudi government, to establish a joint venture in the Middle Eastern country.

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[-] viking@infosec.pub 3 points 1 year ago

I've blocked Vice for producing nothing but clickbait and half-truths (at best). Nothing of value was lost.

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