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What is RedNote? The TikTok alternative that doesn't allow showing skin or LGBTQ+ content (www.advocate.com)

submitted 17 hours ago by alzjim to c/[email protected]

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TikTok refugees have already noted harsh restrictions on RedNote that have resulted in their content being removed or their accounts being suspended, including for mentioning LGBTQ+ identities or for women, wearing a slightly low-cut top.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

IDK I read somewhere that some Chinese communications authority said that there was no plan to do that and they welcomed the interaction between people. To just be respectful and whatever.

But then again this is the Internet and we all know the famous quote:

"Don't trust everything you read on the internet" -Abe Lincoln

[–] givesomefucks 4 points 16 hours ago

I mean, there's gonna be a heavy algorithm...

Even if not "intentional" it's going to segregate by language used.

They're not going to turn down inheriting the US user base due to morals, they'll take the money.