“…Thus, online platforms such as social media are powerful tools for constructing reality and providing new opportunities for activists and marginalized groups. However, in countries like Turkey, apart from cyberhate, harassment, and threats, state surveillance and lateral surveillance make online spaces dangerous for LGBTQ activists (Andrejevic, 2004; Caliskan, 2021; Oz & Yanik, 2022; Medrado & Rega, 2021). In recent years, the Turkish government’s surveillance practices have increased dramatically, according to Freedom House Media (2019).…”