The social media platform rejects a complaint about childminder Lucy Connolly's post.
A post on X that could result in a childminder serving a "substantial" prison sentence did not violate the platform's rules for violent threats, it has emerged.to publishing a social media post intending to stir up racial hatred after calling for hotels housing asylum seekers to be set alight.The social media giant did not respond to multiple requests for comment.
They told the BBC: "I’m shocked and appalled. If they can ignore this clear-cut breach of their alleged rules of conduct and go against UK law, there is clearly a grave problem with their supposed moderation process."A prison van believed to be carrying Lucy Connolly arriving at Northampton Crown Court on 12 Augustexplicitly prohibit "threats to inflict physical harm on others, which includes threatening to kill, torture, sexually assault or otherwise hurt someone".
"I've largely given up reporting now as I always get the 'no violation' response, despite clear breaches," they added.to tackle material that incites violence.from media regulator Ofcom to social media platforms that said they should take action against such posts and not wait until Ofcom gets enhanced powers under the Online Safety Act.
The user who complained to X about Connolly's post comes from the West Midlands but did not want to be identified because they feared trolling online.
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