Videos depicting the fatal shooting of influencer and right-wing activist Charlie Kirk have surfaced across various social media platforms. These videos have drawn attention, prompting inquiries from news outlets regarding how these platforms will manage the content and posts related to the incident. Responses have been received from Bluesky, Meta, Reddit, and YouTube regarding their policies on handling such material.
In contrast, platforms such as Discord, TikTok, and X have yet to respond to requests for comments on this matter. The availability of graphic content on social media raises questions about the protocols in place for mitigating harm and regulating violent imagery.
An update from September 10 includes a statement from a Reddit spokesperson, adding further context to the ongoing discussions about content management in the wake of significant incidents. As this situation unfolds, the approaches taken by various platforms may reflect broader issues regarding the regulation of violent content online.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/news/776187/charlie-kirk-shooting-videos-platforms-meta-youtube