The Fascinating History Behind the LinkedIn ‘B.U.R.N. For Us’ Campaign
So, here is the inception of the ‘B.U.R.N For Us’ Campaign. This year an unusual LinkedIn profile with my name on it has been shadowing my…
So, here is the inception of the ‘B.U.R.N For Us’ Campaign. This year an unusual LinkedIn profile with my name on it has been shadowing my official profile. I thought it was one of my old LinkedIn accounts and tried to merge it with my current one. However, LinkedIn would not let me do this because I did not have the password to that account. The ‘fake account’ is questionably associated with my first and last name, Quianna Canada, and the acronym B.U.R.N., which I believed was created by the State and their transnational cybercrime groups.
For instance, after I published this article, cybercriminals changed the text of the article.
Exhibit A
I am also concerned that the State is trying to shape the opinions and beliefs of the wider population by including a statement from an article I have written below within this Google Search result. You can view the original article here to gain a better understanding of the arguments I am raising, which the State seems to be concerned about.
Exhibit B
I was more intrigued when the account appeared on Google in the past bearing the same snippet of data from my official profile.
As per this unusual LinkedIn doppelganger — it stated that I owned the acronym B.U.R.N. or rather the ‘company’ B.U.R.N.
I thought cool! Awesome! I own a company! High five! But, then I thought: “You don’t own a company.” It was that “Oh no, I’ve been cloned!” kind of moment.
I am only joking (smile). The account did disappear from Google for a while but it has now reappeared.
The Inception of the ‘B.U.R.N For Us’ Campaign and How I Using it to Fight Against Disinformation, Misinformation and Hate
What I do know is this: seeing that account beneath my official one sparked an idea. I said, “Girl, you need to make use of that acronym!” Because the acronym went unclaimed, and it was next to my name, why not use it? I pondered for a moment and came up with: Balanced. Unprejudiced. Reflective. News.
It cannot be denied that my articles were created to give a balanced perspective on every day political issues. While everyone writes from their own personal perspective, my writings’ primary goal is to include nuance, which is often seen (or unseen) on mainstream media’s chopping block.
Yes, my articles are published from my own perspective. But I really try to eliminate prejudice from my writing. Hence, unprejudiced. I also think deeply about the particular pieces that I upload to my website. Most writers would agree that reflection is an important element to writing. While this does not mean I will have time to think deeply on every issue of news that I publish or that you will not see errors in my writing. What it does mean for me is that I am thinking.
The B.U.R.N. For Us campaign is defined as sharing a piece of balanced, unprejudiced and reflective news while using the #BURN. Anyone can use it when they share or Tweet an article from me. They can also use it as a stance against hate, and to, reclaim the embers used to divide us. By utilizing this hashtag through our tweets, we fiercely affirm our unwavering commitment to loudly denounce these vicious attacks that are driven and fuelled by sheer hatred.
Quianna Canada Denounces the Fire on the Site Earmarked for Asylum Seekers in Coolock North Dublin
“The Republic of Ireland should include in its legislation, language that prohibits the intentional defacement, damage…medium.com
If you find a news article that should be expounded on in a balanced, unprejudiced and reflective way, and would like for me to comment on it, please contact me.