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Twitter Has Started Its Messy 'Purge' Of Neo-Nazi And 'Alt-Right' Accounts

posted by mrpg on Tuesday December 19 2017, @10:55PM   
from the new-rules dept.

aristarchus informs us of a link:

As reported by The Huffington Post:

New rules implemented on Twitter Monday have led to the suspensions of accounts belonging to prominent neo-Nazis, white nationalists and other far-right extremists.

[...] "You may not make specific threats of violence or wish for the serious physical harm, death, or disease of an individual or group of people," states Twitter's rule for "violent extremist groups," which went into effect Monday.

"This includes, but is not limited to, threatening or promoting terrorism," the rule continues. "You also may not affiliate with organizations that – whether by their own statements or activity both on and off the platform – use or promote violence against civilians to further their causes."

[...] The "alt-right ― a loose association of neo-Nazis, white nationalists, assorted racists, fascists, and other far-right elements that has used Twitter for years to organize and recruit ― anticipated today's "purge," with many preparing to make the jump to Gab, a largely rules-free micro-blogging platform used primarily by white nationalists.

Related: Twitter: Our Blue Check Marks Aren't Just About "Verification"

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Original Submission

• Re:So if you make threats against black students.. Re:So if you make threats against black students.. (Score: 3, Interesting) by Phoenix666 on Wednesday December 20 2017, @08:52AM (1 child)

  by Phoenix666 (552) on Wednesday December 20 2017, @08:52AM (#612217) Journal

  In Aristarchus's defense, he's freaked out by Trump's election and his rhetoric. A lot of people are, too. To me, it sounds very similar to the hysteria the right experienced with Obama and his rhetoric, particularly around immigration. The divisive effect of all of it is the same.

  That's why I'd agree with you in saying, gently, we're all better served by dropping the labels and putting more effort into surgical argumentation. If we do have to use labels, let's use them lightly and with measure.

  --
  Washington DC delenda est.

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• Re:So if you make threats against black students.. (Score: 1, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday December 20 2017, @02:12PM

  by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday December 20 2017, @02:12PM (#612291)

  Yeah, I remember all the rioting protesting that happened in conservative areas when Obama got elected. It was insane! People smashed up storefronts, set things on fire, and attacked police.

  ...

  Oh wait, no they didn't.

  Because they had to go to work the next day.

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