I guess Germany is even more into Social Media Day than the rest of us.
Facebook’s Response
The law is titled the Network Enforcement Act, and commonly referred to as the “Facebook law,” a reference to the biggest network that will be affected by the act. The act will go into effect this October. Naysayers argue that the act will open a wider window to internet censorship, while supporters argue it will hold the immense sway the internet carries over its users to a higher standard. Facebook responded in an email statement reported by the BBC.
Germany Takes Hate Speech Seriously
Internet users have long complained about the lack of adequate anti-hate speech regulations on networks like Facebook or Twitter. In a world of lax regulations, Germany isn’t having any of it. They have even conducted raids over the issue earlier this month, as the Verge explains: Are regulations too stifling or just a necessary aspect of the necessity of the internet world in everyday life? Time will tell, but while we wait, it’s good to hear someone standing against rampant hate speech online and off.
