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NZ’s Law Commission is proposing to make ‘misgendering’ and ‘deadnaming’ illegal – have your say via the Free Speech Union and tell them “not on my watch”.

A B’Old Woman • 539 implied HN points • 30 Jul 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Gender Rights Legislation Human Rights Hate Speech
  1. New Zealand's Law Commission wants to make 'misgendering' and 'deadnaming' illegal. This means using someone's old name or wrong pronouns could be against the law.
  2. If 'gender' and 'gender identity' are added to the Human Rights Act, it could lead to restrictions on what people can say. Many think this is a threat to free speech.
  3. People are encouraged to share their opinions with the Free Speech Union about these proposals. They can express their concerns and say they oppose the changes.

LibsofTikTok is hiring an investigative journalist to launder her hate campaigns

Taylor Lorenz's Newsletter • 1731 implied HN points • 01 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Journalism Far-right Hate Speech Investigative Reporting
  1. Libs of TikTok is looking to hire an investigative journalist to enhance their media image and legitimacy.
  2. The job involves verifying sources and facts, but it is associated with a controversial far-right media brand.
  3. Recent events show that their posts have led to significant backlash, including bomb threats to businesses.

"X" Has Become a Hate Machine

Unpopular Front • 106 implied HN points • 03 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media Hate Speech Political Commentary Censorship Public Discourse
  1. The platform 'X' has shifted to allowing more hate-filled content, where racist and misogynistic posts are becoming common. This reflects a change in how moderation practices are handled.
  2. People are noticing an increase in harmful content in their feeds, suggesting that the platform's algorithm is promoting these negative messages as normal. This could influence users' attitudes and behaviors.
  3. There's frustration with the idea that social media, especially 'X', is being used to push a specific political agenda. Some users feel trapped between platforms that either promote hate or are overly liberal.

Disinformation aplenty from the aptly named Disinformation Project.

A B’Old Woman • 639 implied HN points • 04 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Disinformation Trans rights Hate Speech Public Policy Social Issues
  1. There is growing online hate towards trans people, especially after certain events that sparked this backlash. This highlights ongoing tensions in discussions around trans rights.
  2. The argument that there is 'no evidence' of trans people being violent is seen as misleading. Critics say that this overlooks the need for better data collection on the impacts of trans policies.
  3. Some believe that allowing trans women into women's spaces increases risk to women and girls. This viewpoint stresses the need for careful consideration around policies involving gender identity.
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Concerning: Hate speech in Ireland

Random Minds by Katherine Brodsky • 107 implied HN points • 17 May 23
🌍 World Politics Legislation Hate Speech Civil Liberties Free speech Justice System
  1. A new Criminal Justice Bill in Ireland might restrict free speech and have wide-reaching implications due to tech companies based there.
  2. The proposed legislation aims to protect individuals from hate speech based on various characteristics, expanding on current rules.
  3. The Bill introduces stricter penalties for hate speech, holding individuals accountable even if they claim no intent, which could impact both public and private speech.

Free Speech, Hate Speech, and Conduct

Unsafe Science • 27 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Hate Speech University Policy
  1. Where should the line between protected and unprotected speech on campus ought to be? There's a need to distinguish between speech used to discuss ideas and that which could incite harm.
  2. At American universities, the 'speech turning to conduct' standard is crucial. This hinges on determining when certain speech evolves into behavior that violates codes of conduct.
  3. Policies on speech restrictions at universities need to be clear, consistent, and applicable to all groups. Ambiguity and inconsistency can lead to confusion and potential biases.

Elon Musk allows domestic extremists back on Twitter, fueling national security concerns

Weaponized • 41 implied HN points • 04 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Extremism Social media Hate Speech National Security Free speech
  1. Elon Musk's decisions on Twitter are fueling national security concerns by allowing domestic extremists back on the platform.
  2. Under Musk's leadership, hate speech on Twitter has increased, with reinstatements of accounts linked to violent extremist movements.
  3. The rise in hate speech on Twitter is also attributed to algorithmic amplification, posing a serious national security threat that needs attention.

Free Speech: How slippery is your slope?

Moral Mayhem Podcast • 0 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Hate Speech First Amendment Political Commentary Civil Liberties
  1. Free speech has real value, but it comes with challenges in deciding what is acceptable. We need to think carefully about what we allow and why.
  2. There are tricky situations like hate speech and pornography that raise questions about when free speech should be limited.
  3. The recent discussions about antisemitism and freedom of speech at places like Harvard show how complicated and important these issues are right now.