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Who's watching the kids?

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Challenge the Algorithms: Real Harm vs. Virtual Tolerance

Content moderation on social media platforms is failing to adequately differentiate between harmful and benign content. While posts related to movements like Black Lives Matter face removal or harassment, graphic violence can proliferate unchecked. Even though there may be recordings of harassment, these incidents are often deemed non-violative. This inconsistency reveals that the algorithms intended to protect users are flawed, allowing disturbing content to thrive while silencing crucial discussions about social justice. The reliance on content moderation as the sole solution to online harm raises concerns about community standards and the psychological impact on users, particularly younger individuals exposed to traumatic imagery.

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