In January, Meta altered its hateful conduct policy, allowing more dehumanizing language towards marginalized groups, especially those related to LGBTQ+ rights. The changes, coinciding with Trump's campaign, aim to create space for derogatory terms in discussions on gender and sexuality. This move has alarmed organizations such as AllOut and EFF, who argue that it could lead to heightened discrimination on Meta's platforms. Critics point out that the removal of bans on comparing individuals to inanimate objects or filth based on identity is particularly concerning, as it contributes to a normalization of hate speech.
Meta’s revisions to its hateful conduct policy allow dehumanizing speech towards vulnerable groups, particularly targeting LGBTQ+ rights, which may escalate hate and discrimination.
The policy changes came at a politically charged time, aligning with Trump's election campaign, raising concerns over increased hateful speech against certain communities.
Organizations like AllOut and EFF have mobilized against Meta's changes, asserting that normalizing harmful speech poses a significant risk to LGBTQ+ safety on social media.
By removing previous prohibitions on derogatory comparisons based on protected characteristics, Meta's policy shifts are seen as part of a broader trend towards allowing more hate speech.
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