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Deplatforming, also referred to as no-platforming, constitutes the removal of individuals or groups from platforms utilized for the dissemination of ideas, a practice frequently observed in the context of social media.
Answer: True
The definition provided accurately describes deplatforming as the removal of individuals or groups from platforms used for sharing ideas, often associated with social media.
What is the primary definition of deplatforming as described in the source?
Answer: The practice of boycotting an individual or group by removing the platforms they use to share information or ideas.
The source defines deplatforming as the act of boycotting an individual or group by removing the platforms they use to share information or ideas.
The practice of banning speakers on United States university campuses commenced in the 1970s, primarily propelled by student activism.
Answer: False
The source indicates that the practice of banning speakers on US university campuses began earlier, in the 1940s, driven by university policies rather than solely student activism.
The University of California's 'Speaker Ban' policy, implemented under President Robert Gordon Sproul, was intended to prevent unqualified individuals from leveraging the university's prestige for propaganda purposes.
Answer: True
The policy's stated objective was indeed to prevent the exploitation of the university's prestige by individuals or groups using it for propaganda.
Henry A. Wallace, a former U.S. Vice President, was prohibited from speaking at UCLA in 1947 due to his advocacy for U.S. Cold War policies.
Answer: False
The source states that Henry A. Wallace was banned from speaking at UCLA in 1947 because of his views on U.S. Cold War policy, not for supporting it.
The British National Union of Students instituted its 'No Platform' policy in 1973.
Answer: True
The source confirms that the British National Union of Students established its 'No Platform' policy in 1973.
The University of Central Oklahoma rescinded an invitation to Ken Ham in February 2018 due to pressure from a liberal student organization.
Answer: False
The university rescinded the invitation to Ken Ham due to pressure from an LGBT student group, not a liberal student organization.
In 2019, students at the University of the Arts proposed the removal of Professor Camille Paglia and her replacement by a queer person of color.
Answer: True
Students at the University of the Arts circulated a petition in 2019 demanding the removal of Professor Camille Paglia and her replacement by a queer person of color.
Conor Friedersdorf noted that student activists typically refrain from employing social media callouts or urging authorities to impose sanctions against controversial speakers.
Answer: False
Friedersdorf observed that student activists commonly use social media callouts and urge authorities to impose outcomes against controversial speakers.
According to the source, when did the practice of banning speakers on university campuses in the United States primarily begin?
Answer: In the 1940s, implemented through university policies.
The source indicates that the practice of banning speakers on US university campuses began in the 1940s, primarily driven by university policies.
What was the stated purpose of the University of California's 'Speaker Ban' policy?
Answer: To prevent the exploitation of the university's prestige by unqualified persons or those using it for propaganda.
The University of California's 'Speaker Ban' policy was designed to prevent the exploitation of the university's prestige by unqualified individuals or those using it for propaganda.
Which former U.S. Vice President was banned from speaking at UCLA in 1947 due to his views on U.S. Cold War policy?
Answer: Henry A. Wallace
Henry A. Wallace, a former U.S. Vice President, was banned from speaking at UCLA in 1947 due to his stance on U.S. Cold War policy.
In 2019, students at the University of the Arts circulated a petition demanding the removal of Professor Camille Paglia and her replacement by whom?
Answer: A queer person of color.
Students at the University of the Arts demanded the removal of Professor Camille Paglia and her replacement by a queer person of color.
The film 'No Safe Spaces' chronicled the experiences of Adam Carolla and Dennis Prager concerning disinvitations and deplatforming.
Answer: True
The source confirms that the film 'No Safe Spaces' documented the experiences of Adam Carolla and Dennis Prager with disinvitations and deplatforming.
Reddit commenced banning communities for contravening its anti-harassment policy in 2017.
Answer: False
Reddit began banning communities for violating its anti-harassment policy in 2015, not 2017.
In May 2019, Facebook and Instagram enacted bans on individuals such as Louis Farrakhan and Alex Jones.
Answer: True
The source confirms that Facebook and Instagram banned individuals including Louis Farrakhan and Alex Jones in May 2019.
Following the 2021 storming of the US Capitol, Twitter permanently banned Donald Trump's account due to its potential use for promoting further violence.
Answer: True
Twitter cited the potential for Donald Trump's account to be used to promote further violence as the reason for its permanent ban after the January 6, 2021 events.
Elon Musk articulated Twitter's new policy as 'freedom of reach, but not freedom of speech.'
Answer: False
Elon Musk stated Twitter's new policy was 'freedom of speech, but not freedom of reach.'
In November 2022, Elon Musk initiated the reinstatement of previously banned Twitter accounts, including those of Kathy Griffin and Jordan Peterson.
Answer: True
The source confirms that Elon Musk began reinstating previously banned accounts, such as those of Kathy Griffin and Jordan Peterson, in November 2022.
A Twitter poll conducted by Elon Musk indicated a majority voted against reinstating Donald Trump's account.
Answer: False
The Twitter poll conducted by Elon Musk showed that a majority voted in favor of reinstating Donald Trump's account.
In August 2018, Facebook, Apple, YouTube, and Spotify collectively removed Alex Jones's content and InfoWars, citing violations related to hate speech and discriminatory content.
Answer: True
The source confirms that these platforms removed Alex Jones's content in August 2018 due to policy violations, including hate speech and discriminatory content.
Facebook cited Alex Jones's dehumanization of immigrants and glorification of violence as justifications for removing his pages.
Answer: True
Facebook specifically cited Alex Jones's content that dehumanized immigrants and glorified violence as reasons for removing his pages.
Alex Jones's InfoWars app was removed from the Google Play store in March 2020 for disseminating COVID-19 misinformation.
Answer: True
Google removed the InfoWars app from its Play store in March 2020, citing violations related to the dissemination of COVID-19 misinformation.
Google removed the InfoWars app due to its distribution of misleading information concerning election fraud.
Answer: False
Google removed the InfoWars app for violating Play policy by distributing COVID-19 misinformation, not for election fraud-related content.
Elon Musk indicated that Alex Jones would be reinstated on Twitter, praising his business acumen.
Answer: False
Elon Musk stated that Alex Jones would not be unbanned, criticizing him for using the deaths of children for personal gain.
Roku initially permitted InfoWars on its platform based on a policy of non-curation by viewpoint but subsequently removed it following public backlash.
Answer: True
Roku initially allowed InfoWars, citing a policy against viewpoint-based curation, but later removed it due to public outcry.
YouTube terminated the Resistance News channel in March 2019 for reuploading content originating from InfoWars.
Answer: True
YouTube terminated the Resistance News channel for reuploading content from InfoWars, as stated in the source.
PayPal ceased business dealings with Alex Jones's InfoWars for contravening policies related to the promotion of violence.
Answer: False
PayPal ended business dealings with InfoWars for violating policies against 'hate or discriminatory intolerance against certain communities and religions,' not specifically for promoting violence.
Alex Jones received a permanent ban from Twitter in September 2018 following an altercation with CNN reporter Oliver Darcy.
Answer: True
Alex Jones was permanently banned from Twitter in September 2018 after berating CNN reporter Oliver Darcy.
The storming of the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, resulted in five fatalities and led to criminal charges for hundreds of individuals.
Answer: True
The events of January 6, 2021, at the US Capitol resulted in five deaths and led to criminal charges for at least 400 participants.
Twitter permanently banned Donald Trump's account on January 8, 2021, after he posted messages similar to those from the official US Government account (@POTUS).
Answer: True
Twitter permanently banned Donald Trump's account on January 8, 2021, citing that his tweets could incite further violence, particularly after he posted similar messages from the official US Government account.
Andrew Tate was initially banned from Twitter in 2017 for advocating positive messages regarding the #MeToo movement.
Answer: False
Andrew Tate was initially banned from Twitter in 2017 for tweeting that women should bear some responsibility regarding the #MeToo movement, not for advocating positive messages.
In August 2022, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube prohibited Andrew Tate due to violations of hate speech policies concerning his misogynistic statements.
Answer: True
These platforms banned Andrew Tate in August 2022, citing his misogynistic comments as violations of their hate speech policies.
Reddit began banning communities for violating its anti-harassment policy in which year?
Answer: 2015
Reddit commenced banning communities for violating its anti-harassment policy in 2015.
In May 2019, Facebook and Instagram banned several high-profile individuals. Which of the following was among those banned?
Answer: Louis Farrakhan
In May 2019, Facebook and Instagram banned individuals including Louis Farrakhan, Alex Jones, and others.
What was the primary reason Twitter gave for the permanent ban of Donald Trump's account following the 2021 storming of the US Capitol?
Answer: The account could be used to promote further violence.
Twitter's stated reason for the permanent ban of Donald Trump's account was that it could be used to promote further violence.
Elon Musk described the new Twitter policy regarding speech and reach as:
Answer: Freedom of speech, but not freedom of reach.
Elon Musk stated that the new Twitter policy was 'freedom of speech, but not freedom of reach.'
In November 2022, Elon Musk began reinstating previously banned high-profile Twitter accounts. Which of the following users had their account reinstated?
Answer: Kathy Griffin
In November 2022, Elon Musk began reinstating previously banned accounts, including that of Kathy Griffin.
What was the outcome of Elon Musk's Twitter poll regarding the reinstatement of Donald Trump's account?
Answer: 51.8% of respondents voted in favor of unbanning him.
Elon Musk's Twitter poll on reinstating Donald Trump's account concluded with 51.8% of respondents voting in favor of unbanning him.
Which platforms removed Alex Jones's content and InfoWars in August 2018, citing policy violations like hate speech?
Answer: Facebook, Apple, YouTube, Spotify
Facebook, Apple, YouTube, and Spotify removed Alex Jones's content and InfoWars in August 2018, citing policy violations.
Facebook cited Alex Jones's content that dehumanized specific groups and glorified violence as examples of what type of violation?
Answer: Hate speech
Facebook cited Alex Jones's content that dehumanized specific groups and glorified violence as violations of its hate speech policies.
Alex Jones's InfoWars app was removed from the Google Play store in March 2020 primarily due to:
Answer: Disseminating COVID-19 misinformation.
The InfoWars app was removed from the Google Play store due to violations related to the dissemination of COVID-19 misinformation.
What criticism did Elon Musk voice regarding Alex Jones in the context of potential Twitter reinstatement?
Answer: Jones used the deaths of children for personal gain, politics, or fame.
Elon Musk criticized Alex Jones for using the deaths of children for personal gain, politics, or fame.
Roku initially justified allowing InfoWars on its platform by stating they do not curate or censor based on what?
Answer: Viewpoint
Roku initially stated they do not curate or censor based on viewpoint when justifying allowing InfoWars on their platform.
YouTube terminated the Resistance News channel in March 2019 because the channel was primarily doing what?
Answer: Reuploading content from InfoWars.
YouTube terminated the Resistance News channel for reuploading content from InfoWars.
PayPal ended business dealings with Alex Jones's InfoWars for violating policies related to:
Answer: Hate or discriminatory intolerance against certain communities and religions.
PayPal ended business dealings with InfoWars for violating policies against hate or discriminatory intolerance against certain communities and religions.
Alex Jones was permanently banned from Twitter in September 2018 following an incident where he did what?
Answer: Berated CNN reporter Oliver Darcy.
Alex Jones was permanently banned from Twitter in September 2018 after berating CNN reporter Oliver Darcy.
Why was Andrew Tate initially banned from Twitter in 2017?
Answer: For tweeting that women should bear some responsibility regarding the #MeToo movement.
Andrew Tate was initially banned from Twitter in 2017 for tweeting that women should bear some responsibility in response to the #MeToo movement.
In August 2022, which four major social media platforms banned Andrew Tate citing his misogynistic comments?
Answer: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube
In August 2022, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube banned Andrew Tate, citing his misogynistic comments as violations of hate speech policies.
As of February 2020, FIRE had documented over 500 instances of disinvitation or disruption attempts on American campuses since the year 2000.
Answer: False
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) had documented precisely 469 such attempts as of February 2020, not over 500.
FIRE categorizes successful disinvitations exclusively as formal disinvitations issued by the sponsoring entity.
Answer: False
FIRE categorizes successful disinvitations into three types: formal disinvitation by the sponsor, speaker withdrawal due to demands, and 'heckler's vetoes' where disruptions prevent speaking.
The UK government's Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill aimed to impose financial penalties on universities that promoted no-platforming practices.
Answer: True
The bill intended to allow speakers to seek compensation for no-platforming and to fine universities and student unions that promoted it.
The UK's Online Safety Bill intended to permit social media networks to engage in discrimination against specific political viewpoints.
Answer: False
The UK's Online Safety Bill aimed to prohibit social media networks from discriminating against specific political views or removing 'democratically important' content.
Critics suggest treating social media platforms as public utilities in the United States to safeguard users' constitutional rights against deplatforming.
Answer: True
The proposal to treat social media as a public utility is suggested by critics to protect constitutional rights, arguing that online presence is essential for societal participation.
Republican politicians in the U.S. have advocated for strengthening Section 230 protections, asserting that social networks' moderation practices are biased.
Answer: False
Republican politicians have sought to weaken Section 230 protections, alleging that social networks' moderation policies are not politically neutral.
According to FIRE, how many disinvitation or disruption attempts at American campuses had been documented since 2000, as of February 2020?
Answer: Exactly 469
As of February 2020, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) had documented 469 disinvitation or disruption attempts at American campuses since the year 2000.
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways FIRE categorizes successful disinvitations in its database?
Answer: Temporary suspension of the speaker's social media account.
FIRE categorizes disinvitations as formal disinvitations, speaker withdrawals, or 'heckler's vetoes,' not temporary suspension of social media accounts.
What was a key aim of the UK government's Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill announced in May 2021?
Answer: To allow speakers to seek compensation for no-platforming and fine universities promoting it.
The UK's Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill aimed to allow speakers to seek compensation for no-platforming and to impose fines on universities promoting it.
Republican politicians in the US have targeted Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, alleging that major social networks' moderation policies are:
Answer: Not politically neutral.
Republican politicians have targeted Section 230, alleging that social networks' moderation policies are not politically neutral.
The San Francisco punk magazine Maximum Rocknroll declared a policy against bands exhibiting Nazi ideology in December 2017.
Answer: False
Maximum Rocknroll announced a strict policy against bands with Nazi ideology, not communist ideology.
Proponents of deplatforming contend that it is a necessary measure to impede the proliferation of hate speech and disinformation.
Answer: True
Supporters justify deplatforming as a means to prevent the spread of hate speech and disinformation, viewing it as an editorial responsibility of platforms.
Advocates of deplatforming argue that actions taken by private companies constitute a violation of the First Amendment.
Answer: False
Proponents argue that deplatforming by private companies is permissible, distinguishing it from government censorship which is restricted by the First Amendment.
Audie Cornish posited that private companies, unlike governmental entities, are legally precluded from silencing speech on their proprietary platforms.
Answer: False
Audie Cornish noted the opposite: private companies, unlike the government, *can* legally silence speech on their own platforms.
Declan McCullagh observed around 2018 that Silicon Valley corporations generally exhibited reluctance in denying service to users holding dissenting opinions.
Answer: False
Declan McCullagh observed that Silicon Valley companies began denying service to selected users around 2018, often devising excuses to suspend ideologically disfavored accounts.
Glenn Reynolds characterized 2018 as the 'Year of Deplatforming' and criticized major internet platforms for restricting access for certain individuals and ideas.
Answer: True
Glenn Reynolds indeed labeled 2018 the 'Year of Deplatforming' in The Wall Street Journal, criticizing internet giants for restricting access.
Conor Friedersdorf identified a 'chilling effect' on free speech and academic discourse resulting from deplatforming tactics, impacting faculty's willingness to engage in open discussion.
Answer: True
Friedersdorf observed that deplatforming tactics created a 'chilling effect,' causing many faculty members to fear open discussion, even anonymously.
The San Francisco punk magazine Maximum Rocknroll announced a strict policy against which type of ideology in bands and artists in December 2017?
Answer: Nazi ideology
Maximum Rocknroll announced a strict policy against bands and artists with Nazi ideology in December 2017.
Demonetization on platforms such as YouTube implies that content creators receive no remuneration, even if the content remains accessible to the public.
Answer: True
Demonetization means that creators do not receive compensation for advertising revenue, even if their content remains viewable on the platform.
According to a 2016 Vox report, YouTube's automated demonetization process consistently provided advance notification to creators regarding potentially unsuitable content.
Answer: False
The Vox report indicated that YouTube's automatic demonetization often occurred without prior creator awareness or notification.
Deplatforming strategies involving personal harassment encompass doxing and the execution of false emergency reports, commonly known as swatting.
Answer: True
The source identifies doxing and making false emergency reports (swatting) as tactics used in deplatforming that involve personal harassment.
What does 'demonetization' mean in the context of platforms like YouTube and Instagram, according to the source?
Answer: The creator receives no compensation for advertising revenue, though the content remains viewable.
Demonetization means that content creators receive no compensation for advertising revenue, even if the content remains viewable on the platform.
According to a 2016 Vox report, how did YouTube's automatic demonetization process affect creators?
Answer: It automatically demonetized videos deemed unfriendly to advertisers, often without prior creator awareness.
A 2016 Vox report stated that YouTube's automatic demonetization often occurred without prior creator awareness, demonetizing videos deemed unfriendly to advertisers.
Which of the following is cited in the source as a tactic used in deplatforming that involves personal harassment?
Answer: Doxing and making false emergency reports (swatting).
Doxing and making false emergency reports (swatting) are cited as tactics used in deplatforming that involve personal harassment.