r/newzealand is back with this pinned mod message.
tl;dr: Don't debate guns or free speech. Don't name the shooter (but having links to articles that do is ok.) Do not attempt to link the video or manifesto. We're talking to the police and will turn over any info we have on anyone who has. Love, the mods.
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Christchurch Terror Attack - Moderator Update (
self.newzealand)
submitted 22 hours ago by
TheRealBallchynzKawakawa shill - announcement
Kia Ora all. The mods thought it was timely to provide an update on a number of matters:
Moderation Policies
While the sub has started to quiet down there are still some issues that are coming through. The mods have discussed and in general the following removal policies will apply.
- New Users or Users with no history that are wading into debates pushing agendas (Free Speech, Gun control etc) will likely be removed. NZ Has no codified right to free speech, and this subreddit is under no obligation to have a free for all. These users are usually identified through tools the moderators have to analyze post history.
- Articles or self posts that regurgitate or re-open gun / free speech debates. This draws out a whole lot of vitriol that is frankly not useful. Articles with new information or policy progress will be allowed, but we reserve the right to remove these if they devolve into shit fights.
- We will be removing any comments that name the accused shooter. Articles that mention his name will be allowed.
- Anyone sharing the video or manifesto, or describing the video / manifesto will have their comment removed and be subject to a ban.
- White Nationalist Dog Whistles will be removed and the users potentially banned
- While messages of condolences are genuine and heartfelt. These should be expressed in the sticky threads, rather than their own separate posts. These post will be removed, however, no action will be taken against the user
- We've always had a rule against hate speech, but we will be enforcing it a lot more strictly than we may have in the past.
Police Notification
To have complete transparency, the moderators have been in contact with the Police. We have made the decision to release the username of those sharing the video and manifesto, should that be requested of us.
Lastly, we strongly encourage you to come together and support one another. If you are having trouble please reach out to friends, family, colleagues. Naku te rourou nau te rourou ka ora ai te iwi.
Aroha Nui.