Facebook Vows to Block White Nationalism, Separatism on Site
March 28 2019 - 5:09AM
Dow Jones News
By WSJ City
Facebook said it would begin banning content that praises or
represents white nationalism and white separatism on its Facebook
and Instagram platforms next week.
"We didn't originally apply the same rationale to expressions of
white nationalism and separatism because we were thinking about
broader concepts of nationalism and separatism--things like
American pride and Basque separatism, which are an important part
of people's identity. It's clear that these concepts are deeply
linked to organised hate groups and have no place on our
services."
The company, in a statement on its website.
KEY FACTS
--- The company said it needs to improve on finding and removing
hate from its platforms.
--- It also said it would start redirecting people who search
for terms associated with white supremacy to Life After Hate.
-- Life After Hate is an organisation that helps people leave
hate groups.
--- Pressure on Facebook has mounted following a live stream of
the New Zealand mosque massacre.
--- That prompted the country's prime minister to call for
overhauling New Zealand's social-media laws.
Why This Matters
The social-media giant previously only restricted users from
supporting white supremacy. The company said Wednesday that after
talks with academics and civil groups over the past three months,
it determined white nationalism and separatism can't be separated
from white supremacy and other hate groups.
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(END) Dow Jones Newswires
March 28, 2019 04:54 ET (08:54 GMT)
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