{"id":2485309,"date":"2025-09-11T12:11:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T16:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/social-media-platforms-forced-to-take-action-as-leftists-go-wild-in-wake-of-charlie-kirks-death\/"},"modified":"2025-09-11T12:13:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T16:13:36","slug":"social-media-platforms-forced-to-take-action-as-leftists-go-wild-in-wake-of-charlie-kirks-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/social-media-platforms-forced-to-take-action-as-leftists-go-wild-in-wake-of-charlie-kirks-death\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Media Platforms Forced to Take Action as Leftists Go Wild in Wake of Charlie Kirk&#8217;s Death"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsocial-media-platforms-forced-to-take-action-as-leftists-go-wild-in-wake-of-charlie-kirks-death%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2485309&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article addresses the disturbing reactions from the political left on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/why-this-average-american-is-voting-for-donald-trump\/\" title=\"Why This Average American Is Voting for Donald Trump\">social media<\/a> following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA. It highlights the vitriol and hateful comments made online, prompting major <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-new-acting-attorney-general-jeff-rosen-recently-wrote-an-essay-on-foreign-influence-in-us-elections-this-tells-us-a-little-about-his-knowledge-of-whats-going-on-today\/\" title=\"The New Acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen Recently Wrote an Essay on Foreign Influence in US Elections \u2013 This Tells Us A Little About His Knowledge of What\u2019s Going On Today\">social media platforms<\/a>-including Bluesky, Meta, Reddit, YouTube, and Discord-to respond with statements condemning glorification of violence and harmful content. each platform affirmed policies to remove or restrict violent, graphic, or mocking content related to Kirk&#8217;s death and emphasized efforts to maintain respectful discourse. Despite these measures, the article underscores the depth of animosity displayed by some users and calls for prayer and reflection, framing the hostility as influenced by evil and urging people to seek positive change.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_1)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>The absolutely vile reaction from the political left to TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk&rsquo;s assassination Wednesday has prompted several social media platforms to respond regarding the pure evil now on display on their websites.<\/p>\n<p>The Verge compiled a series of statements from those sites include Bluesky, Meta, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/former-reddit-ceo-tries-make-free-speechers-label-insult\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reddit<\/a>, YouTube, and Discord.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Glorifying violence or harm violates Bluesky&rsquo;s Community Guidelines,&rdquo; Bluesky&rsquo;s statement read. &ldquo;We review reports and take action on content that celebrates harm against anyone. Violence has no place in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dem-lawmaker-says-the-quiet-part-out-loud-as-she-suddenly-changes-her-tune-on-senate-filibuster\/\" title=\"Dem Lawmaker Says the Quiet Part Out Loud as She Suddenly Changes Her Tune on Senate Filibuster\">healthy public discourse<\/a>, and we&rsquo;re committed to fostering healthy, open conversations.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Spokesperson Francis Brennan for Meta stated &ldquo;we remove the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-releases-10-videos-showing-most-egregious-attacks-on-capitol-police-officers\/\" title=\"FBI Releases 10 Videos Showing \u2018Most Egregious\u2019 Attacks On Capitol Police Officers\">graphic content<\/a> and add warning labels to other types of content so that people are aware it may be sensitive before they click through. We restrict the ability for younger users to see content that may not be suitable or age-appropriate for them.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;By doing so, we aim to provide an appropriate user experience, while continuing to provide space for our users to express themselves.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Reddit spokesperson Gina Antonini clarified that site&rsquo;s policy saying, &ldquo;Our <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >sitewide rules prohibit encouraging<\/a>, glorifying, inciting, or calling for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/jb-pritzker-blames-trump-rise-political-violence-following-charlie-kirks-death\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> violence<\/a>,&rdquo; adding, &ldquo;We&rsquo;re monitoring the platform to remove violating content, including hashing to prevent its re-upload. We have also reached out to ensure moderators understand and abide not only by the&nbsp;Reddit Rules, but also our&nbsp;Moderator Code of Conduct, and understand the tools and resources available to uphold our policies.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>After telling the Verge, &ldquo;Our hearts are with Charlie Kirk&rsquo;s family following his tragic death,&rdquo; YouTube spokesperson Jack Malon said. &ldquo;We are closely monitoring our platform and prominently elevating news content on the homepage, in search and in recommendations to help people stay informed.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Malon added graphic videos relating to Kirk&rsquo;s death will be removed while other videos will be age restricted.<\/p>\n<p>Malon said, &ldquo;reveling in or mocking the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-tmz-staff-let-loud-cheer-seconds-kirks-death-confirmed-producer-tried-cover\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">death<\/a> or serious injury of an identifiable individual,&rdquo; is prohibited.<\/p>\n<p>Another spokesperson for Discord commented on its policy, &ldquo;&ldquo;We are actively removing video and other content related to this incident that violates our policies and are committed to keeping Discord a positive and welcoming space.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Every one of these platforms will have their work cut out for them.<\/p>\n<p>If you can stomach it, a quick scroll through <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/trending.bsky.app\/feed\/409459501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bluesky<\/a> will show just how depraved these people are.<\/p>\n<p>One user took the chance to mock Kirk&rsquo;s stance on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/mexicos-attack-us-second-amendment-suffers-resounding-defeat-supreme-court\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Second Amendment.<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"reddit-embed-bq\" style=\"height: 500px;\" data-embed-height=\"532\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/BlueskySkeets\/comments\/1ne6yuo\/and_supported_the_2nd_amendment\/\">And supported the 2nd Amendment!<\/a><br \/>  by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/CarryIcy250\/\">u\/CarryIcy250<\/a> in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/BlueskySkeets\/\">BlueskySkeets<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.reddit.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"UTF-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>That Bluesky post, reposted via Reddit has replies that are just as horrendously callous.<\/p>\n<p>One X user compared Kirk&rsquo;s death to the passing of Rush Limbaugh, saying, &ldquo;the world seemed a little better off.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Remember when Rush Limbaugh died and the world seemed a little better off.<\/p>\n<p>It feels like that again.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ryan Shead (@RyanShead) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RyanShead\/status\/1966022477542469887?\">September 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The left are so bloodthirsty and rampant in their hatred, it is sad these policies from social media platforms are necessary.<\/p>\n<p>But these opinions are on display for the world to see. These people are showing us who they really are.<\/p>\n<p>Not even the tragic death of young man who loved his country and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/deep-dive-34-comments-founders-put-tim-kaine-shame-denying-rights-come-god\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">God<\/a> will cause them to pause even for a moment.<\/p>\n<p>Satan&rsquo;s evil influence has found a home in their souls.<\/p>\n<p>There is no other explanation for this type of behavior.<\/p>\n<p>Pray for these people to turn away and embrace Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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