Great to see the United Nations highlighting the need to make hate unprofitable: "Social media platforms use algorithms that amplify toxic ideas and funnel extremist views into the mainstream. Advertisers finance this business model" https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/speeches/2023-02-06/secretary-generals-briefing-the-general-assembly-priorities-for-2023 #StartSpreadingLove #StopFundingHate
Secretary-General's briefing to the General Assembly on Priorities for 2023 | United Nations Secretary-General

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"The exodus of all types of brands from Twitter is a resounding rejection of Musk’s ‘wild west’ version of Twitter where anything goes... The problem for brands is the increased risk that their content appears next to unethical user-generated content" https://www.thedrum.com/news/2022/12/16/experts-say-musk-s-suspension-journalists-twitter-accounts-sets-dangerous-precedent?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter #StartSpreadingLove #StopFundingHate
Experts say Musk’s suspension of journalists’ Twitter accounts sets ‘dangerous precedent’

Concerns about unclear and inconsistent platform rules grow amid Musk’s accusations of doxxing and decision to ban journalists.

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There's a way still to go, but we've seen time & again that when enough of us get together and speak out, we can make a real difference: https://thedrum.com/news/2019/08/07/after-axing-anti-immigration-stories-the-daily-express-hopes-advertiser-reappraisal

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After axing anti-immigration stories, The Daily Express hopes for advertiser reappraisal

Since joining The Daily Express 18 months ago as editor, Gary Jones has sought to put an end to its "Islamophobic sentiment” and anti-immigration rhetoric, efforts he hopes are being noticed by wary advertisers.

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TUI market themselves as "LGBTQ+-Friendly" but sadly their advertising tells a different story... https://tui.co.uk/destinations/info/lgbt-holidays

If you're concerned about TUI's support for this you can contact them to raise concerns here: https://www.tui.co.uk/destinations/contact-us/pre-travel

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If you'd like to learn more about #HowToStopFundingHate, there are still some spaces available for our free online workshops on December 1st & December 8th: https://eventbrite.com/cc/how-to-stop-funding-hate-online-workshop-events-1403409 #StartSpreadingLove #StopFundingHate
How to Stop Funding Hate - Online Workshop Events

Pick a date and time that works for you! Stop Funding Hate invites all interested in our methods to join us for an introductory workshop.

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Last week, #StopFundingHate was proud to join a panel at a groundbreaking event, exploring how brands can help tackle anti-LGBTQ+ hate.

Defunding anti-LGBTQ+ articles is a vital step towards making hate unprofitable for good.

https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/11/18/outvertising-lgbtq-media-advertising-trans/
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Alongside actively supporting GB News and the Daily Mail, Sky are still advertising on Twitter...

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"If you allow the most intolerant voices to be as loud as they want to, you’re going to shut down voices of different opinions... allowing all speech is not actually leading to #freespeech, it just leads to a cesspit of hate"

https://time.com/6229230/mastodon-eugen-rochko-interview/

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Thousands Have Joined Mastodon Since Twitter Changed Hands. Its Founder Has a Vision for Democratizing Social Media

Thousands of users have joined Mastodon since Elon Musk took control of Twitter. Mastodon's founder Eugen Rochko says it's been a vindication

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