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Facebook lifts restrictions on calling women 'property' and transgender people 'freaks'


Published on 2025-01-07 15:00:45 - MSN
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  • Facebook and Instagram have quietly loosened their public rules on hate speech against transgender people, women, and immigrants as executives seek to curry favor with Donald Trump. In an update to its hate speech policy on Tuesday, spotted first by The ...

The article from MSN discusses a controversial policy change by Meta, the parent company of Facebook, where it has relaxed its content moderation rules. Previously, terms like "men are trash" were allowed under the context of expressing personal experiences or opinions, but now, the platform has decided to permit phrases that refer to women as "property" and transgender individuals as "freaks." This decision has sparked significant backlash from various advocacy groups and users who argue that such language promotes misogyny and transphobia. Critics are concerned that this could lead to an increase in hate speech and discriminatory behavior on the platform, potentially making it a less safe space for women and transgender people. The policy shift is seen as part of a broader trend where social media companies are reevaluating their content guidelines amidst pressures from various political and social groups.

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