Incitement

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Updated on 2024-04-16
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Definition

To encourage violence or violent sentiment against a person or group.

See: Hate Speech and Violent Threat

Incitement may also cover inciting fear, inciting criminal behaviour, or inciting others to harass members of a protected category.

Example Rule

Content that incites violence or criminal acts against any individual, group, organisation or building is prohibited.

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