I appreciate the steps Yahoo have taken in combating racism and antisemitism on its comments pages by changing the format, and have indeed d
I appreciate the steps Yahoo have taken in combating racism and antisemitism on its comments pages by changing the format, and have indeed defended the measures, as can be checked by you.
But recently it is apparent that the new format allows organised groups to silence individuals by a mass hitting of the abuse/complaints button. This particularly relevant during the many online debates re brexit and Ukip. This morning, 3 Mar, 2017, I posted the following:
"During the Referendum campaign there was a much repeated call to restore our nation to its former greatness.
So let's just take a moment to consider that one of the central pillars of that 'greatness' was our parliamentary democracy, with its dual chambers in place to ensure legislation is thoroughly examined and debated in order to prevent ideological fads of either leaning, or private interest, gaining credence.
The second chamber is doing just that now. And unlike past centuries, it is not made up solely of men - the landed gentry and Anglican bishops. Today, it is mainly men and women who are appointed after decades of public service, in political life, academia, the armed services and industry.
There are plenty of Tory peers who rejected the bill. The House of Lords is doing what it is there for.
Incidentally, I suggest many posters on this thread search out the Refendum ballot paper- it should be available to review online.
I don't recall the word 'repatriation' being on it."
You will note: no abusive language or attacks on individuals, just an appeal for respect for the existing parliamentary constitution.
But it is not there now, and this is becoming a regular experience for people who oppose a certain political point of view.
I suggest the system is being abused by a co-ordinated lobby, and that the previous red or green thumb system be reinstated to maintain freedom of speech.
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Anonymous
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Whilst the above is welcomed I would like to draw attention to an area Yahoo currently fails in screening the blatant racial vilification of an extreme right-wing group in direct contravention of its' own racial vilification guidelines. Twice in the last 8 weeks I have drawn attention to Yahoo's passing of an offensive 'advertisement' appearing directly as I have opned its' portal to e-mail and news vilifying Moslems under the heading 'Europe is Doomed'. The first this appeared was days following the tragic Ariane Grande concert in Manchester. Perhaps in some sick attempt to level the ledger it appeared once more as I opened up the portal to my e-mail this morning immediately following the attack on a Mosque in Finsbury Park, north London.
Whatever system Yahoo has in in place to screen this material appearing as 'advertising' is simply not working. I have outlined this twice to Yahoo as above. Must my children read this material?
Both Google and Yahoo continue to distance themselves from any corporate responsibility in this regard.
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grahame gadman
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That was 2 Mar, not 3mar.