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• Hacker News1Zuckerberg's Meta Takes Down No Kings Instagram During Protest DayAutomated suspension or political targeting?:Many suspect an automated ban triggered by mass reporting, citing the 90-minute suspension and quick reversal. Others point to Meta's past political moves and staff cuts, and note the organizers were locked out for hours.Selective outrage over censorship:Commenters question whether free speech advocates will condemn the suspension, citing Musk and TikTok's removal of a Musk documentary account. Some right-leaning users say they condemn it, while others call the absolutists hypocrites.Fediverse as an alternative to corporate platforms:Users urge moving to the Fediverse to escape censorship. Others argue it lacks an audience, that friends and family aren't on it, and that its complexity keeps people on big platforms.
• Reddit science1A Drug Commonly Used to Treat Erectile Dysfunction, May Also Help Regenerate Damaged Muscle. Research Suggests the Medication, Tadalafil Could Support Muscle Repair and Recovery by Influencing Biological Processes Involved in Muscle Regeneration in Mouse Models.Researchers at the University of Rome Foro Italico found that tadalafil, a drug used for erectile dysfunction, boosted muscle precursor cell growth and survival in lab mice cells and helped them heal faster. It may one day help people with muscle-wasting diseases, but it could also be misused in sports.Gym use for performance:Commenters say many lifters already take tadalafil, often 5mg daily, for vascularity, pumps, and endurance, and some call it a longtime gym staple that may have inspired the research.Side effects:Users report prolonged morning erections, nasal congestion, headaches at higher doses, and indigestion. Eye risks like NAION and glaucoma come up, but replies stress they are extremely rare.Broader health benefits:Commenters cite links to lower dementia, stroke, and heart attack risk. Replies caution that the dementia data are retrospective and may reflect healthier users rather than the drug's effect.
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