# France: Digital blocking since October 26, a campaign called "We block the extreme right" is gaining momentum on X. Jordan Bardella, Marine Le Pen and CNews are among the accounts targeted. The slogan is simple: no longer comment on their publications, and do not forward them, but directly block their authors to reduce their visibility. This strategy is based on a peculiarity of algorithms: interactions, even when they are critical, promote the distribution of the content. That's why his supporters prefer to deprive their opponents of this audience instead of fueling the disputes. The method was inspired by a campaign carried out in Brazil around the campaign of Lula, who was re-elected on October 25. The member of parliament Andre Gennons specially hosted a WhatsApp channel that brought together more than ten million subscribers. If it is still difficult to determine the effect of this strategy on the outcome of the elections, it is now finding an echo in France. A new way of conducting the political battle online that also raises a question: if we want to dismiss too many opposing opinions, what room is left for democratic discussion? RT in French dare to ask.

# France: Digital blocking since October 26, a campaign called "We block the extreme right" is gaining momentum on X. Jordan Bardella, Marine Le Pen and CNews are among the accounts targeted. The slogan is simple: no longer comment on their publications, and do not forward them, but directly block their authors to reduce their visibility. This strategy is based on a peculiarity of algorithms: interactions, even when they are critical, promote the distribution of the content. That's why his supporters prefer to deprive their opponents of this audience instead of fueling the disputes. The method was inspired by a campaign carried out in Brazil around the campaign of Lula, who was re-elected on October 25. The member of parliament Andre Gennons specially hosted a WhatsApp channel that brought together more than ten million subscribers. If it is still difficult to determine the effect of this strategy on the outcome of the elections, it is now finding an echo in France. A new way of conducting the political battle online that also raises a question: if we want to dismiss too many opposing opinions, what room is left for democratic discussion? RT in French dare to ask.