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A fundraising event was held, resulting in a substantial amount of funds that allowed the site to operate well into 2012. | A fundraising event was held, resulting in a substantial amount of funds that allowed the site to operate well into 2012. | ||
In 2014, | In 2014, TOC, including its domain name www.theonlinecitizen.com, [https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2014/06/04/the-online-citizen-to-be-owned-by-the-opinion-collaborative-ltd/ came under the management] of The Opinion Collaborative Ltd (TOC Ltd), a social enterprise registered under the Companies Act. TOC retained full editorial independence while ceding its administrative and management functions, including fundraising and revenue generation, to TOC Ltd. | ||
This restructuring allowed the TOC editorial team to focus entirely on its core purpose—bringing news and stories that matter to Singaporeans—while continuing its mission of providing an online platform for Singaporeans to champion causes and values that promote justice, openness, and inclusiveness. | This restructuring allowed the TOC editorial team to focus entirely on its core purpose—bringing news and stories that matter to Singaporeans—while continuing its mission of providing an online platform for Singaporeans to champion causes and values that promote justice, openness, and inclusiveness. | ||
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== Legal and Political Pressure Over the Years == | == Legal and Political Pressure Over the Years == | ||
TOC has faced numerous legal challenges over the years, including defamation suits, government-directed takedowns, and regulatory restrictions under laws such as the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) and the Protection from Harassment Act (POHA). These legal battles have significantly impacted its operations and ultimately led to its license suspension by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in 2021. | |||
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