Facebook announced changes to its harassment rules. The company updated its policy on coordinated harassment. This targets groups working together to bully others. Facebook said organized bullying causes real harm. The platform wants to stop these groups.
(Facebook Updates Its Policy On Coordinated Harassment)
Previously, Facebook banned harassment targeting individuals. The new rules also address harassment against groups. Groups include people sharing race, religion, or nationality. Coordinated efforts to attack these groups are now banned. This covers attacks by multiple accounts working together.
Facebook explained the reasoning. Groups or movements often face organized online attacks. These attacks aim to silence or intimidate. The company believes everyone deserves safety online. The updated policy aims to provide better protection.
The changes mean Facebook will remove more content. Content from accounts bullying groups together will be removed. Pages or groups dedicated to this harassment will be removed. Facebook will also disable accounts repeatedly breaking these rules. Enforcement teams will act on reports.
(Facebook Updates Its Policy On Coordinated Harassment)
A Facebook spokesperson commented on the changes. “We see groups facing harassment simply for existing. Coordinated bullying escalates harm. Our rules must address this reality. Protecting people from organized hate is crucial.” The company stated these updates took effect immediately. Users can report harassment through existing tools. Facebook continues its work against online harm.
