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Fact Checking

At Media.com, we are dedicated to keeping our community safe from harmful, violent, or unlawful users and groups. We do not allow any content that threatens, promotes, or glorifies violence, hate, or criminal activity. Our goal is to maintain a secure online space for everyone.

Dangerous Organizations

At Media.com, we are deeply committed to protecting our users from sexual abuse and the sharing of non-consensual intimate images. We understand the serious violation this represents and will take immediate action to ensure user safety and privacy.

Adult Sexual Abuse

At Media.com, our mission is restore public trust in online information. We aim to achieve this by providing a platform for viewing, publishing, and sharing content from trusted and verified sources. To help maintain the integrity of our network, we offer profile verification for individuals and organizations wishing to post content on Media.com.

Verified Accounts

At Media.com, we are committed to sharing accurate and reliable information, especially during critical times like global crises. Our goal is to prevent the spread of false or misleading information that could cause harm, especially to people affected by these situations.

Misinformation

At Media.com, we’re committed to creating a space that’s positive, respectful, and informative for everyone. These guidelines will help you understand how to contribute to our community while ensuring the integrity of discussions and respect for others.

Content Creation Standards

At Media.com, we want to create a space where everyone can share their thoughts freely, while feeling safe and respected. To do this, we have a zero-tolerance policy against hate speech, which can lead to intimidation, exclusion, or even harm.

Hate Speech

At Media.com, we want everyone to feel safe and respected. Bullying or harassment is not allowed on our platform. These guidelines explain what bullying and harassment look like and how we handle these situations to keep our community secure.

Bullying And Harassment

At Media.com, we work closely with law enforcement and government agencies to ensure safety while respecting our users' privacy. These guidelines explain how we handle requests from law enforcement and official bodies and what steps we take to protect both our users and the integrity of our platform.

Law Enforcement Liaison

At Media.com, we are dedicated to maintaining a safe and respectful community for all users. This guide explains our policies on high-risk users, who may pose a threat to our platform or others.

High Risk Users

At Media.com, we take the safety and protection of minors very seriously. This guide outlines how we keep young users safe and what behaviors are not allowed on our platform.

Youth Safety

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Intellectual Property

Hate speech is any attack on a person or group based on things like race, religion, disability, gender, or sexual orientation. This can include: - Violent or harmful language: Threats or dehumanizing speech. - Harmful stereotypes: Using offensive comparisons, slurs, or generalizations. - Statements of inferiority: Saying certain groups are less than others. - Expressions of disgust: Showing intense dislike or hatred based on someone’s identity. - Derogatory language: Profane or offensive words directed at protected groups. - Exclusion or segregation: Advocating for separating or excluding people based on who they are.

What is Hate Speech?

<ol><li>Violence or dehumanization: Content that promotes violence or makes people seem less than human.</li><li>Harmful stereotypes: Offensive comparisons that target specific groups.</li><li>Inferiority: Comments that suggest certain groups are less important or capable.</li><li>Hate-filled language: Content expressing hatred or disgust toward a group.</li><li>Derogatory terms: Using slurs or offensive language.</li><li>Exclusion or segregation: Calls to exclude or segregate people based on their identity.</li><li>Known magery or shorthand related to hate groups.</li></ol>

What’s Not Allowed?

- Satire: If it’s clear the content is meant as a joke or not intended to harm, it may be allowed. - Raising Awareness: Content that condemns hate speech or raises awareness against it may be permitted. - Public Figures: Public figures can be criticized, but hate speech aimed at them is still not allowed.

Exceptions & Context

If you come across hate speech on Media.com, you can report it. Our team, using both technology and human reviewers, will investigate and take action. This may include:- Removing content: Taking down harmful posts. - Suspending accounts: Temporarily or permanently blocking violators. - Involving authorities: In severe cases, we may report violations to law enforcement.

Reporting and Enforcement

Media.com is committed to creating a platform where everyone feels valued and safe. Hate speech has no place here, and we’ll continue working to ensure our community reflects these values.Let’s work together to keep Media.com a safe and welcoming place for all.

Our Commitment

At Media.com, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where freedom of expression and open dialogue flourish. Recognising the diverse backgrounds and beliefs of our community, we are committed to ensuring that every user feels safe and respected. To this end, we strictly prohibit any form of hate speech that could lead to intimidation, exclusion, or potential offline violence.

Introduction

Hate speech on Media.com is defined as direct attacks against individuals or groups based on protected characteristics such as race, ethnicity, national origin, disability, religious affiliation, caste, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, and serious disease. An attack is considered hate speech if it includes, but is not limited to:<ol style="list-style-type:lower-latin;"><li>Violent or dehumanizing language.</li><li>Harmful stereotypes or slurs.</li><li>Statements promoting inferiority or contempt.</li><li>Calls for exclusion or segregation based on protected characteristics, such as: race, ethnicity, color, national origin, immigration status, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, medical conditions or veteran status.</li></ol>

Definition of Hate Speech

<ol style="list-style-type:lower-latin;"><li>Violent and Dehumanising Conduct: Any content that includes threats, promotion, or advocacy of violence, dehumanizing speech, or imagery against individuals or groups based on protected characteristics.</li><li>Harmful Stereotypes: Usage of stereotypes or comparisons that have historically been linked with discrimination or violence against specific groups. This includes equating individuals to insects, animals, or inanimate objects.</li><li>Statements of Inferiority: Expressions implying that a protected group is inferior, including comments on physical, mental, or moral deficiencies.</li><li>Expressions of Contempt and Disgust: Content expressing intense dislike or disdain towards individuals or groups based on their protected characteristics.</li><li>Cursing and Derogatory Language: Use of profane or derogatory language targeting protected groups.</li><li>Advocacy of Exclusion and Segregation: Content advocating for the exclusion or segregation of individuals based on protected characteristics.</li><li>Slurs and Hate Speech Masquerading as Discussion: Even if presented as part of a discussion or for awareness, content containing slurs or hate speech may be removed if the intent is not clearly indicated or is ambiguous.</li></ol>

Prohibited Behaviors and Content

Satirical Content: In specific instances where the content is clearly intended as satire and not meant to harm or demean, it may be allowed.Condemnation and Awareness: When hate speech is shared in a manner that clearly condemns it or raises awareness against it, such content may be permissible.Public Figures and Newsworthiness: While public figures are subject to criticism and discussion, they are still protected from severe attacks and hate speech. Content about public figures that crosses into hate speech will be subject to removal.

Exceptions and Contextual Considerations

We encourage users to report instances of hate speech for review. Media.com employs a combination of machine learning technology and human review to enforce this policy effectively.Violations may result in content removal, temporary or permanent account suspension, and in severe cases, reporting to law enforcement.

Media.com stands firmly against hate speech in all its forms. Our commitment to these standards is unwavering as we strive to create a platform where diversity is celebrated, and every voice can be heard without fear of discrimination or harm.