Twitter users question 'free speech' after 'What is a Woman' gets rated as sensitive or hateful content

Twitter, a social media platform known for promoting free speech, recently faced scrutiny from users after a documentary ‘What is a Woman’ was rated as sensitive on the platform.

The classification of ‘What is a Woman’ as sensitive content has sparked a debate among Twitter users as they are questioning about the platform’s commitment to free speech.

Many users are expressing their concerns, questioning how Twitter can claim to promote free speech while also categorizing such documentary as sensitive or hateful content.

This decision prompted a wave of questions from users, with many seeking clarification from Twitter CEO Elon Musk regarding the platform’s commitment to free speech.

Tucker, The Daily Wire has posted their documentary What is a Woman. I’ve watched it and found it interesting and informative. Frankly, if Twitter and @elonmusk flagged this content as sensitive and harmful, you better re-think your position on Twitter, as a platform for your… (Source)

Hey Elon, why does your Twitter not let me comment on, retweet, or like the movie “What Is A Woman”? I thought Twitter was supposed to be about FREE SPEECH not censorship like it was before you bought it and said it would change!!! (Source)

The documentary ‘What is a Woman’ was created by the Daily Wire, and aimed to explore the complexities surrounding gender identity.

When the documentary was initially posted on Twitter, it was labeled by the platform as sensitive or hateful content.

Soon after, Elon Musk addressed the situation and acknowledged that the rejection was a mistake, stating that the content is indeed allowed on the platform.

Elon Musk took to Twitter to address the situation, stating:

Commenting & deliberate sharing will be allowed. Sensitive content just won’t be pushed to people unless they ask for it or a friend sends it to them. (Source)

This statement clarified that while the documentary is permitted on the platform, it will be labeled as sensitive content and not recommended to non-followers. Additionally, the post will not have any associated advertisements.

It is not clear yet if Elon Musk will remove the sensitive or hateful content label from What is a woman documentary on Twitter, following the criticism. However, we will keep an eye on the latest development and inform you by updating this article.

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