Social media users are protesting against celebrities who they believe are not taking a stand on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They are using a “blockout” tactic, where they block all content from certain celebrities on social media platforms like X, TikTok, and Instagram. The blockout is meant to pressure celebrities to speak up against Israel’s actions in Gaza during the war with Hamas, which has resulted in over 35,000 deaths according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
The blockout works by muting or blocking a person or account on social media, preventing users from seeing any of their content. This can affect the views, engagement, and paychecks of the blocked celebrities. The blockout also targets the brands of celebrities by taking away attention from their content.
There is no organized list of celebrities being blocked, and it is up to each social media user to decide who to block. The blockout started after the Met Gala last week, where protesters circled the event and social media users called out the contrast between the gala’s opulence and the situation in Gaza.
The effectiveness of the blockout is uncertain, as it may depend on the celebrity’s brand and what they are known for. There has also been criticism of the blockout, with some saying it takes attention away from what’s happening in Gaza and questioning the parameters for judging whether a celebrity should be blocked.
– The blockout is a protest against celebrities not speaking up about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
– Users block all content from certain celebrities on social media platforms
– The blockout affects views, engagement, and paychecks of blocked celebrities
– There is no organized list of celebrities being blocked
– The blockout started after the Met Gala last week
– The effectiveness of the blockout is uncertain
– There has been criticism of the blockout
Main characters biography and short history:
The main character in this article is the collective group of social media users who are participating in the blockout. They are individuals who are passionate about humanitarian issues and are using their online presence to pressure celebrities to take a stand on the crisis in Gaza. They come from various backgrounds and have different reasons for participating in the blockout, but they are united in their desire to see change and raise awareness about the situation in Gaza.