YouTube, Facebook And Instagram Censors Alleged Nashville Shooter Manifesto
OAN’s Abril Elfi
6:08 PM – Tuesday, November 7, 2023
A popular conservative podcaster and commentator, Steven Crowder, who posted the purported Nashville school shooter manifesto, has recently faced censorship by major platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.
Crowder released part of Audrey Hale’s manifesto on his podcast and social media accounts on Monday, which was later targeted by big tech censorship.
On March 27th, 2023, Hale murdered three adults and three 9-year-olds at the Covenant Christian private school before being fatally shot by police responding to the scene.
He asserted: “Facebook is now censoring the Nashville Manifesto,” and included a screenshot of a warning he received after attempting to post the content.
“Your post may go against our Community Standards on violence and incitement,” the message read.
The manifesto, handwritten on lined paper, was reportedly “leaked” to Crowder and even aired on his show “Louder With Crowder.”
The document unveiled Hale’s targeted groups, like “crackers with White privilege,” as well as other detailed notes referencing how the mentally-ill assailant intended to carry out the shooting.
According to court records released earlier this year, Hale, a biological female who identified as a transgender man named “Aiden,” maintained more than 20 journals with disturbing notes scribbled inside.
“We are aware of that assertion,” said a Tennessee police spokeswoman on Monday.
However, the spokeswoman also said that it was “too early” to confirm the authenticity of the notes and that authorities were currently investigating the matter.
Crowder has announced that he will be re-posting the episode on Rumble, a Canadian video platform that is geared towards “free speech,” unlike YouTube.
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What are the arguments put forth by opponents of Crowder’s views regarding the sharing and amplification of the manifesto
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“Despite the alleged shooter being dead and the manifestos having already been widely reported in the mainstream media, Big Tech is still actively censoring any content related to the incident,” Crowder said in a tweet.
— Steven Crowder (@scrowder) November 7, 2023
Steven Crowder’s podcast episode, which featured part of Audrey Hale’s manifesto, was removed by YouTube. Facebook and Instagram also took action to suppress the content. The social media platforms cited their community standards on violence and incitement as the reason for the censorship.
This incident has once again highlighted the power that major tech companies hold over online content and the concerns surrounding censorship and free speech. While these platforms claim to have guidelines in place to prevent the spread of harmful or dangerous content, many argue that their enforcement is inconsistent and arbitrary.
Crowder and his supporters assert that by censoring the manifesto, these platforms are limiting access to important information and impeding the public’s ability to fully understand and analyze events like the Nashville school shooting. They argue that it is crucial for the public to have access to all available information in order to form informed opinions and hold individuals and institutions accountable.
Opponents of Crowder’s views argue that the manifesto should not be amplified or shared, as it could potentially inspire further acts of violence or harm vulnerable individuals. They believe that platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram have a responsibility to protect their users from harmful content and take proactive steps to prevent the spread of dangerous ideologies.
The debate around online censorship and free speech is an ongoing one, with no easy resolution. It raises important questions about the balance between protecting users from harm and preserving the right to access and share information. As more and more aspects of our lives and public discourse move online, it becomes increasingly important to address these concerns and establish clear guidelines and accountability for major tech platforms.
In the case of Steven Crowder and the Nashville school shooter manifesto, the actions taken by YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram have sparked further discussions about the role and responsibility of these platforms in shaping public discourse and the limits of their power to control and restrict information.
The Nashville school shooting was a tragic and devastating event, and the release of the manifesto undoubtedly
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