Facebook updates its Community Standards to explain what it’s banning on the social network

Facebook has updated its Community Standards to help users understand what they can and can’t share on the social network. The revised guidelines clarify Facebook’s policies on a variety of topics, including bullying, threats of violence, self-harm and hate speech. The company is attempting to strike a balance between blocking offensive content and allowing for freedom of expression on its network. Facebook prohibits the harassment of other users, threatening sexual violence, promoting self-harm and supporting terrorist organizations. It also removes hate speech that attacks people based on their race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation and sexual orientation. The company says…



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