Facebook’s Going one Young Gay with regard to Heart Occasion
Facebook launches its weight behind Spirit Day, abuse support for LGBT Youth Day and the fight against harassment and digital.
To celebrate the 20th October Facebook encourages its employees to learn more about Spirit Day and transform their Facebook profile pictures to support the violet, which represents the “spirit” of the rainbow flag. Facebook is also associated with two of its sides – the diversity and security of Facebook – violet all day.
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Spirit Day is another example of Facebook trying to combat harassment and digital abuse. The social network has developed a digital tool for reporting abuse, has teamed up with MTV, “A Thin Line” to combat the abuse of campaign, the BBC, the National Crime Prevention Council and other organizations that difference. Facebook has also participated in events and conferences at the White House to stop the spread of cyber-bullying. More… »