Tag: social media moderation
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Words You Can’t Say on the Internet: Censorship Today
Introduction: The rumor of banned words If you spend time on social media, you’ve probably heard that there’s a secret list of words you can’t say on the internet. While there isn’t a single universal blacklist, what you observe in comments, captions, and threads can feel like a quiet game of whack-a-mole. Terms get deprioritized,…
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Hundred Heroines: Facebook Reinstates Charity Page After Wrong Drug Content Flag
Background: A Charity’s Facebook Page Flagged as Drug Content The UK charity Hundred Heroines announced that its official Facebook group, a crucial hub for supporters, volunteers, and beneficiaries, was temporarily removed after an automated moderation flag claimed it violated Facebook’s drug content standards. The notice provided to the charity was brief, simply stating that the…