A new strictly Canadian social media platform is promising a friendlier alternative, but is it too Canadian to succeed?

Gander Social launched on Canada Day with an ambitious plan to “fix” social media with a bot-free, less divisive approach that includes moderation based on the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

But, do people really want social media that “makes them smile”?

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Further reading:

Canadian social-media platform Gander officially launches this week, promising data sovereignty - The Globe and Mail
Investor Outlook: Gander Social expands with Canadian data focus [Bloomberg]
- Arlene Dickinson and Amber Mac sever ties with Gander Social | BetaKit
Luke Lebrun Thread [Bluesky]
Welcome to the Mark Carney major projects sweepstakes - The Globe and Mail
The Biggest Tell That Something Was Written by AI - The Atlantic

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New Canadian Social Media Platform is Too Canadian

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New Canadian Social Media Platform is Too Canadian