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LGBTQ+ Meta staff and the case of time off for “mental illness” – the saga continues

10Jan

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LGBTQ+ Meta staff and the case of time off for “mental illness” – the saga continues

Meta’s Hate Speech Chaos: LGBTQ+ Employees Speak Out, and the Fallout Could Be Massive 🌈 In a shocking turn of events, LGBTQ+ employees at Meta are reportedly calling themselves “mentally ill” and taking time off work after the tech giant decided to relax its hate speech policies. This isn’t just a workplace issue—it’s a signal flare for the broader community and a potential harbinger of even darker days ahead. 💔 Let’s unpack this drama, darlings. Meta’s new policy, which seemingly allows certain types of hate speech under the guise of “freedom of expression,” has understandably left its LGBTQ+ employees feeling unsafe, unheard, and disillusioned. Some are even claiming that this shift in policy violates the company’s own ethos of fostering inclusivity. And honestly? They're not wrong....

Meta’s LGBTQ+ misinformation policy: the dangers of unchecked social media misinformation

Zuckerberg’s Fact Checker Fiasco: Why This Is a Disaster for Everyone 🌈🚨 Gather round, babes, because we’ve got some piping-hot tea, and it’s not the good kind. Mark Zuckerberg—yes, that billionaire tech bro running Meta (the company behind Facebook and Instagram)—has just pulled a stunt that’s left us clutching our pearls. In a move that screams what were you thinking?!, Zuckerberg has announced that fact-checking on LGBTQ+ content will no longer be mandatory on Facebook. This isn’t just a slap in the face to the LGBTQ+ community; it’s a ticking time bomb for everyone. Let’s unpack why this decision is not just bad—it’s downright dangerous. What Happened? In a recent policy update, Meta revealed that content flagged as LGBTQ+ related will now be exempt from mandatory fact-checking. ...

There’s a new music show and it is so Musilicious!

TheGaylyMirror has just launched a new music show that you will love because it is so Musilicious. Just 2 weeks ago, Raffa, our Editor-in-Chief, decided to start a new music show, a little time machine that takes us back to the dates of release of some of the most iconic music albums that have ever been produced. A little and Musilicious music pill of no more than 5 minutes that will tell you the story, figures, curiosities and fun facts behind the release of each selected album. The first episode celebrated Shakira and her first international album "Laundry Service". https://www.facebook.com/thegaylymirror/videos/3078806482175523/ In the second episode, Raffa went back to when Mariah Carey decided to come out with a more personal and open-hearted project that she called "The ...