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== Controversies == | == Controversies == | ||
In 2285, a viral image began to circulate on [[SolNet]], [[Nimbus]], and [[Kaleidoscope]] showing Hauk performing a Sieg Heil salute, a salute associated with the fascist regime of the [[German Reich]]. Several high-traffic posts sharing this image were removed and thousands of accounts that engaged with these posts were given 72-hour bans by the platforms they were on. Hauk was accused of contacting the owners of these social media companies directly in order to have these posts removed but a statement from SolNet claimed that these takedowns were "consistent with existing moderation policies and were not influenced by any third party." | In 2285, a viral image began to circulate on [[SolNet]], [[Nimbus]], and [[Kaleidoscope]] showing Hauk performing a Sieg Heil salute, a salute associated with the fascist regime of the [[German Reich]]. Several high-traffic posts sharing this image were removed and thousands of accounts that engaged with these posts were given 72-hour bans by the platforms they were on. Hauk was accused of contacting the owners of these social media companies directly in order to have these posts removed but a statement from SolNet claimed that these takedowns were "consistent with existing moderation policies and were not influenced by any third party." | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
# [https://www.champlain.group/news/rundle-ceo-accused-of-pressuring-popular-networks-to-remove-image-showing-him-performing-fascist-salute "Rundle CEO Accused of Pressuring Popular Networks to Remove Image Showing Him Performing Fascist Salute"]. ''Champlain Group''. | # [https://www.champlain.group/news/rundle-ceo-accused-of-pressuring-popular-networks-to-remove-image-showing-him-performing-fascist-salute "Rundle CEO Accused of Pressuring Popular Networks to Remove Image Showing Him Performing Fascist Salute"]. ''Champlain Group''. | ||
Revision as of 15:41, 16 April 2025
Richard Hauk is a businessman known for his leadership of Rundle Inc.
Controversies
In 2285, a viral image began to circulate on SolNet, Nimbus, and Kaleidoscope showing Hauk performing a Sieg Heil salute, a salute associated with the fascist regime of the German Reich. Several high-traffic posts sharing this image were removed and thousands of accounts that engaged with these posts were given 72-hour bans by the platforms they were on. Hauk was accused of contacting the owners of these social media companies directly in order to have these posts removed but a statement from SolNet claimed that these takedowns were "consistent with existing moderation policies and were not influenced by any third party."