The Ambiguity of Social Media Censorship
Discussion
I'm not a Social Media fanboy by any means but use various platforms professionally and it does have some handy uses which keeps me in the loop. But a couple if incidents recently sparked an ironic contradiction in terms of what is and isn't acceptable.
A few weeks back, I was in Cyprus for work and ended up in a Karaoke bar (Whiskey Joes, Kyrenia - highly recommended!) with some colleagues whereupon, emboldened by EFES and others, I completely mullered Ian Dury's Hit me With Your Rhythm Stick; a moment captured on video by my OH who was also tagging along. At the request of those that were not there, an attempt was made to post it on Facebook who kicked it off due to copyright infringement.
Next...
A few months back, I was invited to join a Facebook Group pitched as a place for men to banter, share man jokes and the like. Started off fine and typical of what you'd expect; rude jokes, the odd boob, bum, etc. Then this new chap turns up and starts posting some truly horrendous videos; workers falling to their deaths from high buildings with the impact shown, some bloke getting shot in the face at point blank range. Really, really horrible stuff. Someone else in the group who I know personally reported these to Facebook but because the videos had a warning screen and the option not to watch, no action was taken though the bloke posting them has been removed from the group.
So there you have it - badly rendered versions of songs: Not acceptable. Videos of people getting killed: Acceptable.
A few weeks back, I was in Cyprus for work and ended up in a Karaoke bar (Whiskey Joes, Kyrenia - highly recommended!) with some colleagues whereupon, emboldened by EFES and others, I completely mullered Ian Dury's Hit me With Your Rhythm Stick; a moment captured on video by my OH who was also tagging along. At the request of those that were not there, an attempt was made to post it on Facebook who kicked it off due to copyright infringement.
Next...
A few months back, I was invited to join a Facebook Group pitched as a place for men to banter, share man jokes and the like. Started off fine and typical of what you'd expect; rude jokes, the odd boob, bum, etc. Then this new chap turns up and starts posting some truly horrendous videos; workers falling to their deaths from high buildings with the impact shown, some bloke getting shot in the face at point blank range. Really, really horrible stuff. Someone else in the group who I know personally reported these to Facebook but because the videos had a warning screen and the option not to watch, no action was taken though the bloke posting them has been removed from the group.
So there you have it - badly rendered versions of songs: Not acceptable. Videos of people getting killed: Acceptable.
StevieBee said:
So there you have it - badly rendered versions of songs: Not acceptable. Videos of people getting killed: Acceptable.
Badly rendered versions of songs, possible copyright infringement and possible loss of income for the label involved. Video of people getting killed? No money in that I'm afraid. Watch away. It's all about the money, horrible but true.Silverbullet767 said:
StevieBee said:
So there you have it - badly rendered versions of songs: Not acceptable. Videos of people getting killed: Acceptable.
Badly rendered versions of songs, possible copyright infringement and possible loss of income for the label involved. Video of people getting killed? No money in that I'm afraid. Watch away. It's all about the money, horrible but true.And who posts videos of people getting killed ? needs help.
anonymous said:
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Here's how they might respond: https://youtu.be/yUx6YLzGXbY It's a Tim Pool video about social credit and how it could end up in western countries.Gassing Station | The Lounge | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff