On February 9th 2024 Amnesty International criticized Meta's proposed revision of its content policies regarding use of the terms “Zionism” or “Zionist.”
A one to one parrot of their conclusion is unfortunately applicable to Twitch's recent content moderation changes as a reault of succumbing to pressure, applied in bad faith, from groups and individuals that want to suppress anti-Zionist and pro-Palestinian voices.
"[Twitch] should not limit criticism of a state’s wrongful actions and curtail freedom of expression under the guise of the legitimate fight against discrimination and racism. Along with other corporations, [Twitch] has responsibilities under, among other things, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights to respect all human rights throughout their operations, including the rights to free expression and non-discrimination.”
On February 9th 2024 Amnesty International criticized Meta's proposed revision of its content policies regarding use of the terms “Zionism” or “Zionist.”
A one to one parrot of their conclusion is unfortunately applicable to Twitch's recent content moderation changes as a reault of succumbing to pressure, applied in bad faith, from groups and individuals that want to suppress anti-Zionist and pro-Palestinian voices.
"[Twitch] should not limit criticism of a state’s wrongful actions and curtail freedom of expression under the guise of the legitimate fight against discrimination and racism. Along with other corporations, [Twitch] has responsibilities under, among other things, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights to respect all human rights throughout their operations, including the rights to free expression and non-discrimination.”