Google has been quietly disabling my labels
For years, I have relied on Blogger’s labeling system as a
vital tool for organizing my work, guiding readers through complex topics, and
ensuring that my articles remain accessible in a digital landscape increasingly
shaped by algorithms.
Labels are not cosmetic; they are the backbone of
navigation, categorization, and search visibility. So imagine my shock this
morning when I discovered that Google has been quietly disabling my
labels, without warning, without explanation, and without any legitimate
justification.
This was not a minor glitch. It was a deliberate removal of
structure from my platform, a disruption that affects both my workflow and my
readers’ ability to find the stories that matter.
A Pattern Too Consistent to Ignore
This is not the first time Google has interfered with my
Blogger tools. Over the years, I have documented several instances where
essential features, statistics, widgets, and navigation elements were disabled or
malfunctioned in ways that conveniently undermined my reach. Each time, the
issue mysteriously resolved itself only after public exposure.
But disabling labels crosses a new line. Labels are not
optional. They are integral to:
• Search
engine indexing
• Internal
organization
• Reader
navigation
• Topic
clustering
• Long-term
archival of investigative work
Removing them is equivalent to ripping chapters out of a
book and scattering the pages.
Why This Matters Far Beyond My Blog
When a platform as powerful as Google interferes with the
basic tools of a writer, it raises serious questions about transparency,
accountability, and the invisible mechanisms that shape public discourse. For
journalists, especially those who challenge dominant narratives or expose
uncomfortable truths, these disruptions are not random. They are part of a
broader pattern of digital gatekeeping.
If labels can be disabled today, what stops them from
disabling entire posts tomorrow? What stops them from burying content,
throttling visibility, or quietly altering the architecture that determines who
gets heard?
The Human Cost of Digital Interference
Behind every article I publish is a mission: to document
forgotten histories, expose injustices, and give voice to communities that have
been silent for generations. When Google interferes with my tools, it is not
just a technical inconvenience; it is an obstruction of advocacy.
Millions of readers rely on my work. Many return daily. They
deserve a platform that functions as promised, not one that selectively
disables features in ways that undermine the integrity of the content.
A Call for Transparency
Google owes its users, especially journalists, clear answers:
• Why were
labels disabled?
• Who
authorized the change?
How many other bloggers have been affected?
• What
safeguards exist to prevent this from happening again?
Silence is not acceptable. Technical manipulation, whether
intentional or “accidental,” has real consequences for freedom of expression.
Moving Forward With Resilience
Despite these obstacles, I remain committed to my work.
Every attempt to suppress or disrupt only strengthens my resolve. I will
continue to document these incidents publicly, not only to protect my own
platform but also to raise awareness for others who may be experiencing similar
interference without realizing it.
Digital suppression thrives in silence. I refuse to be
silent.
Two articles that I discovered without labels this morning are "Why love is still the most powerful force in a divided world" and "Jeffrey Epstein: A case study in how the powerful escape justice."
To Whom It May Concern: This is an example of an article for which labels have been disabled by Google. Underneath the article, readers will find no labels. Thank you. Neo‑Colonialism: The Last Stage of Imperialism-The book that terrified foreign powers to overthrow Nkrumah
I will keep updating this article for readers to see other articles that Google has removed its labels from. Below is another one. The removal of the labels of this particular article doesn't even make sense. Pure jealousy: 1.Why love is still the most powerful force in a divided world
2. Today's article labels have also been disabled: What happens to my voice when I’m no longer alive to defend it?
3. The third article, whose labels have been disabled: Press Freedom in Scandinavia: What Africa can learn, and what Europe must fix