NEW YORK (CNNMoney) – Facebook has updated its Community rules governing the content of its 1,400 million users, in an attempt to say what is and is not allowed the social network.
For example, Facebook said what defined as nudity (genitals, buttocks fully exposed female breasts if they include the nipple unless women are breastfeeding or showing post-mastectomy scars).
The display of nudity is acceptable provided it is for educational or satirical purposes and not “explicit”.
And prohibits called revenge porn , where someone posts sexual images of another person without permission.
The language that incites hatred has been another thorny issue for Facebook. The company said it will not allow attacks on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability or illness.
These distinctions have become necessary because Facebook walks a tightrope when monitoring expressions from dozens of countries and over 1,000 million people.
Facebook has been confronted with various groups and users when removed controversial messages, including beheadings (last year again allowed to then return to prohibit). Regarding hate speech, protests and nudity, the company has banned inconsistently.
“It is a challenge to maintain a set of standards that meet the needs of a diverse global community,” he acknowledged in a blog Monika Bickert, head of management of the overall policy of Facebook, and Chris Sonderby, legal director Deputy company. “For starters, people from different backgrounds may have different ideas about what is appropriate to share – a video posted as a joke by one person could be annoying for someone else, but could not violate our policies.”
By clarifying the rules, Facebook said it expects more accurately explain why some contents and profiles remain while others are eliminated. The rules are not new, but Facebook just tried to clarify any misunderstanding.
“We have a set of EU rules designed to help people understand what is acceptable share on Facebook,” the social network. “These standards are designed to create an environment where people feel motivated and inspired to treat others with empathy and respect.”
In addition to the nudity and language that incites hatred, Facebook also elaborated on what constitutes self-harm, dangerous organizations, intimidation or bullying , harassment, criminal activity , violence and sexual exploitation and graphic content.
But the updated rules also clarify some other thorny issues, including something as seemingly benign as the name you use on the platform. Recently, Facebook became embroiled in a debate with transvestites in San Francisco who wanted to use their stage names instead of their real names. Facebook finally relented, and this week the company said that people should use their “true identity”, which are the names that most identifies.
Facebook acknowledged that its policies “not fully addressed every piece of content,” but continue to examine cases individually whenever possible. It will also continue to depend on the community to denounce this content that we deem inappropriate. Users can report messages by clicking on the “Report” or “Report” link in the upper right corner of the page or application.
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