Facebook faces hate speech criticism over 'Aboriginal memes' page (updated) - The Verge

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The identity of the page's founder remains unknown, though SBS News believes it may have been created by a 16-year-old boy from Perth. As of this writing, it boasts more than 4,300 fans. According toThe Age, the page was briefly taken down last night, though it has since been reinstated with an amended title: "[Controversial Humour] Aboriginal memes". It seems likely that this change was made to align with Facebook's policy on hateful content. The site's Community Standards page expressly prohibits hate speech, though it acknowledges that where some users may see malice, others see humor.

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https://www.theverge.com/2012/8/8/3227329/facebook-hate-speech-aborigine-memes-australia

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