To prevent a repeat of Christchurch, websites hosting violent videos could be blocked

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  1. Krusty

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    https://www.abc.net.au/news/science...videos-blocked-by-internet-providers/12082062

    "Now we have a framework in place to enable a rapid, coordinated and decisive response to contain the rapid spread of terrorist or extreme violent material," he said.
     
    Krusty, Mar 23, 2020
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  2. mirimir

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    So would that include state-created violence too?

    I mean, war reporting with video is pretty popular in mass media.
     
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    Hi mirimir,

    I'm not sure if you're asking me specifically, but I couldn't say. After reading the article it seems to be related to the Christchurch event being streamed on Facebook. Who knows about the fine print though.
     
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  4. mirimir

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    No, I'm just a cynical old pacifist.
     
    mirimir, Mar 24, 2020
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