Facebook, Google and Twitter Agree To Delete Hate Speech In Germany (reuters.com)

An anonymous reader writes: Facebook, Google, and Twitter have agreed to remove hateful posts from their platforms within 24 hours in Germany, officials announced yesterday. The web companies committed to the move in a new agreement with German authorities, after coming under increased pressure to help curb racism online in the country. The agreement will require web companies operating in Germany to conform with the law when monitoring hate speech expressed on their platforms, instead of referring to internal policies. The German law stipulates that any comment inciting violence against ethnic or religious groups is punishable by up to three years in prison.

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Yet another bow to islam

[scsirob]

It is obvious. No criticism on islam allowed by mere citizens who see their country raped by foreigners. No 'nein' to mrs Merkel allowed. Bend over and take it.

The day will come when the ordinary people stand up and defend their lives.