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Written by: Lu Nuojun
2020-12-05 19:07
Last update date: 2020-12-05 19:12
The Facebook group "Taipo Tai Po" with more than 120,000 members suddenly reported today (5th) that it was suspended by Facebook for failing to comply with the hate speech regulations in the "Community Code".
The incident shocked a lot of netizens and neighbors. At the same time, they also questioned and angered Facebook's censorship standards.
Some netizens urged everyone to switch to another platform, Mewe. In just a few hours, more than 6000 people have joined the group.
Some district councillors also pointed out that if Facebook were to shut down groups, apart from hindering the flow of community information, it would also be a pity for the neighborhood.
Some netizens pointed out that the Facebook group "Taipo Tai Po" was suspended today (5th) by Facebook for failing to comply with the regulations on hate speech in the "Community Code".
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In recent years, neighbourhoods have set up Facebook groups in various districts to exchange information about different areas. Residents of different age groups have participated. Among them, "Taipo Tai Po" has been opened for many years and has always been an active online group. There are many good people who have successfully found people and things. From time to time, neighborhoods share information about restaurants, shopping, animals, and community facilities in the district. There are also discussions on political topics.
Many netizens were dissatisfied with the group’s sudden "ban" and suspension. They described the move as "Facebook hegemony" and questioned whether it involved control of speech and political suppression.
In fact, earlier other large groups, such as "the cat like a cat in the world" with more than 200,000 members, and "drive carefully (discuss others' driving attitudes)" with about 300,000 members, were also accused of violating the community rules. Was deleted or blocked.
However, some netizens claimed that there were also a lot of "hate speech" in the established groups, but they were never "punished" by Facebook.
As of about five o'clock, nearly 7,000 people have joined Mewe's Tai Po group.
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Taipo District Councillor Ren Qibang pointed out that "Taipo Tai Po" can be regarded as the largest regional group on Facebook. It has been established in 2013 or earlier. The neighborhood shares people's livelihood, transportation, and life fun every day. The group is very human. .
He believes that after the anti-amendment law turmoil last year, there were indeed more politicized topics in the group, such as "holding pornographic stores." However, the community was in unison, and the group was suddenly censored and suspended. I don’t know how to step on the boundary."
Ren Qibang also pointed out that last night he continued to publish information about the epidemic in the group as usual, but today the group has disappeared. He believes that Facebook's actions will hinder the circulation of community information.
Tai Po District Councillor Ren Qibang also reprinted the relevant information.
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Many neighbourhoods have switched to join Mewe groups, but Ren Qibang pointed out that it may not be easy for some old and middle-aged neighbourhood members in Facebook groups to learn to use the new platform. Therefore, if Facebook finally decides to disable groups completely , For the group history and existing users, it is a pity.
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