Summary

Many Americans joining China’s social media platform RedNote are encountering strict censorship uncommon in Western platforms.

One non-binary user had a post asking if the platform welcomed gay people removed within hours.

Posts on LGBTQ+ topics, fitness photos, and sensitive cultural content have been censored, frustrating users unfamiliar with China’s moderation rules.

RedNote is hiring English-language moderators to handle the influx. While some users enjoy cultural exchange, others criticize restrictions.

Analysts see RedNote’s growth among US users as a soft power win for China.

  • kuato@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    Yeah… I don’t think you’re the expert on China censorship you present yourself as.

    I think you just regurgitated every piece of Cold War propaganda & every rumor about Chinese censorship that you’ve ever heard.

    • Semjaza@lemmynsfw.com
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      23 hours ago

      I mean, all the Chengdu '89 mums get rounded up at the end of May each year still.

      You can’t even talk about the Cultural Revolution these days.

      Even stating the fact that the RoC still exists will get your WeChat account closed.

      I’m not sure what you think PRC censorship is like.

    • Shacktastic@lemy.lol
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      2 days ago

      Which of my statements do you disagree with? How would you characterize the state of freedom of speech in the PRC?