Topic: harassment
Harassment is often cited as a justification for censorship and surveillance measures across various platforms. Companies like YouTube and Xbox have implemented strict policies that lead to account suspensions and bans based on vague definitions of harassment, raising concerns about free speech and the potential for abuse. These actions highlight the tension between protecting individuals from genuine harassment and the risk of stifling legitimate expression.
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Capcom Threatens Police Action Over Backlash
The company’s attempt to police backlash risks alienating the very community that built its success.
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Revealed: The Biden Administration Granted $5M to “Misinformation” and “Harassment” Prevention
The $5 million NSF grant to GWU raises concerns over government-backed speech regulation and selective expert protection.
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British Woman Sentenced for Fart Videos in “Harassment” Case
Testing the limits of harassment laws in the digital age.
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Tribunal Hears Case of Dismissed Christian Lecturer’s Homosexuality Remarks
The tribunal hears Dr. Edwards’ defense amid claims of harassment, discrimination, and unfair dismissal.
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Xbox suspended 970,000 accounts for “hate speech,” “harassment,” and “bullying” in H1 2022
More automated censorship.
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YouTube bans popular channel, SteveWillDoIt
It had over 4 million subscribers.
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Mayoral candidate Maureen Martin, allegedly fired over Christian views on marriage, plans to sue
Employers allegedly combed through her tweets.
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Reuters, Google’s Jigsaw, and Twitter team up on tool to limit “harassment” towards journalists
New auto-censorship tool.
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YouTube CEO admits there are “various definitions” of “hate and harassment” when discussing censorship policy
YouTube removes hundreds of thousands of videos for “hate and harassment” each quarter.
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Xbox boss Phil Spencer: If you’re banned on one platform, you should be banned across all platforms
Spencer’s vision for the future.
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Instagram tests “Limits” tool which recommends groups to hide comments from
The blocking feature is being trialed.