Online Hate and Harassment Safety Guide

“You are not allowed to express hatred for people based on characteristics like: race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability. It’s not allowed to promote organizations that use such hate speech.”

“We allow links to other products on Amazon, but not to external sites. Don't post links to phishing or other malware sites. We don't allow URLs with referrer tags or affiliate codes.”

“Don't post content that encourages illegal activity like: Violence, Illegal drug use, Underage drinking, Child or animal abuse, Fraud. We don't allow content that advocates or threatens physical or financial harm to yourself or others. This restriction includes terrorism. Jokes or sarcastic comments about causing harm aren't allowed.

“Do not use hate speech or engage in other hateful conduct. We consider hate speech to be any form of expression that either attacks other people or promotes hatred or violence against them based on their protected characteristics.”

“Do not organize, promote, or support violent extremism. This also includes glorifying violent events or the perpetrators of violent acts, as well as promoting conspiracy theories that could encourage or incite violence against others.”

“Do not share real media depicting gore, excessive violence, or animal harm, especially with the intention to harass or shock others.”

“Do not threaten to harm another individual or group of people. This includes direct, indirect, and suggestive threats.”

“For example, content that can be seen as abusive, hateful, harassing, profane, defamatory, threatening, obscene, sexually explicit, infringing, privacy-invasive, vulgar, offensive, indecent, or unlawful.” 

“Treat others with respect. Making targeted attacks or engaging in hateful conduct around race, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, heritage, country of origin, and so on.”
 

“Hate groups are not permitted on LinkedIn. Do not use racial, religious, or other slurs that incite or promote hatred, or any other content intended to create division. Do not post or share content that denies a well-documented historical event such as the Holocaust or slavery in the United States.”

“We don’t allow threatening or inciting violence of any kind. We don’t allow individuals or groups that engage in or promote violence, property damage, or organized criminal activity. You may not use LinkedIn to express support for such individuals or groups or to otherwise glorify violence.”

“We don't allow any terrorist organizations or violent extremist groups on our platform. And we don't allow any individuals who affiliate with such organizations or groups to have a LinkedIn profile. Content that depicts terrorist activity, that is intended to recruit for terrorist organizations, or that threatens, promotes, or supports terrorism in any manner is not tolerated.”

“We don't allow content that is excessively gruesome or shocking. This includes content that is sadistic or gratuitously graphic, such as the depiction of bodily injury, severe physical or sexual violence. We don't allow content, activities, or events that promote, organize, depict, or facilitate criminal activity. We also don't allow content depicting or promoting instructional weapon making, drug abuse, and threats of theft. Do not engage in or promote escort services, prostitution, exploitation of children, or human trafficking. Do not share content or activities that promote or encourage suicide or any type of self-injury, including self-mutilation and eating disorders. If you see signs that someone may be considering self-harm, please report it using our reporting tools and consider also reporting it to your local law enforcement authorities. Do not share material depicting nudity or sexual activity.”

“To keep Xbox a place where everyone can have fun, we can’t allow behavior or content designed to exploit, harm, or threaten anyone – children, adults, or otherwise. When threatening, abusive, or insulting language is used against another member of our community, or the community at large, it undermines every player’s ability to enjoy themselves.”

“Trash talk includes any lighthearted banter or bragging that focuses on the game at hand and encourages healthy competition. Harassment includes any negative behavior that’s personalized, disruptive, or likely to make someone feel unwelcome or unsafe. To qualify as harassment, the behavior doesn’t have to be drawn-out or persistent. Even a single abusive message could harm someone’s experience.”

“Follow this timeless approach: treat others as you would like to be treated. Don’t be offensive, misrepresent, harass, threaten, discriminate against, or abuse anyone, and don’t act in any other manner that could disrupt the enjoyment of others or result in harm to anyone.”

“Be mindful of what you share so others can enjoy your content, and please respect others’ contributions. Don't share personal information, content that is obscene, illegal or otherwise inappropriate, copies of products or services, copyrighted or trademarked works, commercial activity such as advertising or other promotional materials, or any other content that isn’t yours to share.”

“Do not post content that encourages, glorifies, incites, or calls for violence or physical harm against an individual (including oneself) or a group of people; likewise, do not post content that glorifies or encourages the abuse of animals.”

“Communities and people that incite violence or that promote hate based on identity or vulnerability will be banned.”

“Reddit has zero tolerance for the dissemination of terrorist content on our platform. When we become aware of violative content, we remove it and take appropriate action against the account that posted it.”

“Roblox honors and welcomes users of all ages, backgrounds, and identities. We don't allow content or behavior that supports, glorifies, or promotes hate groups, their ideologies, or actions. You also may not discriminate, mock, or promote hatred against individuals or groups, or encourage others to do so directly or indirectly, on the basis of their: Age. Race, perceived race, or ethnicity. National origin. Sexual orientation. Gender, gender identity, or gender expression. Religion or religious affiliation or beliefs. Disability status including diseases, bodily conditions, disfigurement, mobility issues, and mental impairment. Physical or mental disability status. Veteran status. Caste. Familial status.”

“Robloxians treat everyone with respect, both on and off of Roblox. If credibly reported to us, we may take action against users who, among other things: Are associated with organized crime, terrorist or extremist organizations, or hate groups. Harass, bully, discriminate, or harm others outside of Roblox. Share others’ personal information off-platform, including making false reports to authorities. Have been convicted of certain egregious crimes, engage in certain illegal activities, or encourage others to do so.”

Roblox prohibits content that recreates specific real-world sensitive events; mocks the victims of such events; supports, glorifies, or promotes the perpetrators or outcome of such events; or capitalizes on these events for commercial purposes, including content about: Mass acts of violence against people or property. Specific, real-world, natural disaster events. Human or civil rights violations.”

Roblox has a zero tolerance policy for content or behavior that incites, condones, supports, glorifies, or promotes any terrorist or extremist organization or individual (foreign or domestic), and their ideology, or actions, including: Depictions of or support for terrorist or extremist attacks. Depictions of or support for the leaders or representatives of terrorist or extremist organizations. Sharing the slogans, images, flags, manifestos, or icons of terrorist or extremist organizations, either in whole or in readily identifiable part. References to the ideologies, messages, or strategies of terrorist and extremist organizations. Expressing support, condoning, or glorifying terrorist extremist ideologies or actions. Recruiting membership for a terrorist or extremist organization, or encouraging others to leave Roblox to find such information. Fundraising for terrorist or extremist organizations, people, or supporting groups. Expressing support, condoning, or glorifying mass shootings and other acts of domestic terrorism or violent extremism

“There are no exceptions for using hateful language or slurs in any form on PSN, even if the context is lighthearted, non-serious, or used as reappropriation. While players may think it’s appropriate to use profanity among friends or jokingly insult each other, there are consequences to posting offensive content or using offensive language on PSN. The PlayStation Network Code of Conduct applies whether or not the hate speech is directed toward a specific player or audience.”

“Inclusivity: PSN is for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, nationality, color, immigration status, social and economic class, educational level, shape and size, family status, political belief, religion, and mental and physical ability, or any other attribute that people use to label others or divide communities.”

“Don't encourage violence or hatred. Don't post content for the purpose of promoting or inciting the hatred of, or dehumanizing, individuals or groups based on race, ethnic or national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or disease. If you encounter content that violates our hate speech policies, please report it.”

“We don't tolerate content that promotes, encourages, or incites acts of terrorism. That includes content which supports or celebrates terrorist organizations, their leaders, or associated violent activities.”

“Don't post content which includes violent threats toward individuals or groups - this includes threats of theft, property damage, or financial harm. Don't post violent content or gore just to be shocking. Don't showcase the mutilation or torture of human beings, animals (including bestiality), or their remains. Don't post content that encourages or incites violence, or glorifies acts of violence or the perpetrators.”

“You may not threaten terrorism and/or violent extremism, nor promote violent and hateful entities.”

“You may not threaten, incite, glorify, or express desire for violence or harm."

“We will remove any accounts maintained by individual perpetrators of terrorist, violent extremist, or mass violent attacks, as well as any accounts glorifying the perpetrator(s), or dedicated to sharing manifestos and/or third party links where related content is hosted.”

“We prohibit behavior that targets individuals or groups with abuse based on their perceived membership in a protected category.”

“Violent or gory content intended to shock or disgust viewers, or content encouraging others to commit violent acts, are not allowed on YouTube.”

“Content intended to praise, promote, or aid violent extremist or criminal organizations is not allowed on YouTube. These organizations are not allowed to use YouTube for any purpose, including recruitment.”

“Hate speech is not allowed on YouTube. We don’t allow content that promotes violence or hatred against individuals or groups based on any protected attributes.”