'Anti-LGBT' emoji sparks outrage on Twitter

6 days, 17 hours ago

Global icons: Check out the world’s most popular emojis, and our favourites at Wknd

The word emoji is a combination of the Japanese terms e, for picture, and moji, for character. The classic smiley Global icons: Check out the world’s most popular emojis, and our favourites at Wknd This one has been around from the start, and for most of its journey, the classic smiley has denoted something happy, friendly and innocent. It was …

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6 days, 18 hours ago

Character arc: How the world of emojis is changing

Hindustan Times

It’s only Day 5 of the year, and there are three new ways to say “I’m done with this”: The face with bags under the eyes, the leafless tree and the shovel are among eight new emojis due for launch between March and May. The idea was to offer cellphone users a fun, alternative mode of communication, but the first …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fact Check: Elon Musk Hasn't Blocked Disney's Pride Content On X. Here's The Actual Context

ABP News

The viral claim that Elon Musk blocked Disney's Pride content on X stems from satire but has been shared on social media without proper context. Another Facebook user posted the image with the caption, "WOKE' isn't for kids, according to Elon Musk, who blocks Disney's Pride content on X." We also found the claim circulating on Bluesky, where one user …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Khalid slams ex for outing him and ‘random’ allegations: ‘Where is this coming from?’

LA Times

Grammy-nominated singer Khalid condemns the “random” allegations from an ex-boyfriend who he says outed him as gay. Over the weekend, the 26-year-old singer came out as gay after he claimed someone beat him to the punch and he “got outted.” In a Friday tweet, Khalid wrote “I am not ashamed of my sexuality” and added that his sexuality “ain’t business!” …

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2 months ago

iPhone users are creating X-RATED emoji with Apple's new Genmoji tool - as one jokes 'this will be censored soon, mark my words'

Daily Mail

It was inevitable that letting people make emoji on demand would lead to a few inappropriate creations. A month after Genmoji was released in beta, iPhone users have been flooding the internet with their X-rated emoji On X, one commenter shared their Genmoji creation with the caption: 'The power Genmoji gave me' The new Genmoji tool lets users create custom …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

None of the 4,000 emojis feature Afro hair – these students could change that

The Independent

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3 months ago

Mel B backs campaign for emojis with Afro hair on mobile devices

The Independent

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

World Emoji Day: Robber emoji to hiking emoji, Mandela Effect and the curious case of 'missing emojis'

Hindustan Times

Remember the rather suspicious looking robber emoji? Robber emoji to hiking emoji: Decoding the emoji Mandela Effect syndrome For context, a sizeable crevice of the internet is absolutely convinced about having seen and used a robber emoji at some point of time. As per a Medical News Today report, "The Mandela Effect is a group of people misremembering a historical …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Revealed: The 8 new emoji coming to your iPhone this autumn - including a fingerprint, a face with bags under its eyes, and an unusual flag

Daily Mail

A face with bags under its eyes, a paint splatter, and a human fingerprint are among the new emoji coming to smartphones from this autumn. The new emojis should be arriving on devices in the autumn as long as they get officially approved The new emoji up for approval Face with bags under eyes Human fingerprint Paint splatter Root vegetable …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

How Baby Boomers, Millennials, Gen X and Gen Z use emojis

CNN

CNN — Here’s something you can text your friends about. Here’s a glimpse at some emoji-related trends we’re seeing so far in the quiz results: • A clear generational split: Asked how they pick emojis, respondents have shared a wide range of responses. • A point that all generations largely agreed on: As research and media reports would suggest, Millennial …

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7 months ago

The huge office 'icks' young Aussie employees are complaining about in 2024 - and you're probably guilty

Daily Mail

An expert with more than 25 years experience is has shared his definitive 'ick' list for offices in 2024 - and almost all Aussies are guilty of at least one. Here he spills his top 'alarm bell' behaviours with FEMAIL - from passive aggressive email tone to micro management and inflexible work hours. Creating a toxic workplace culture Employers would …

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7 months, 1 week ago

WeHo Pride paradegoers talk joy and inclusivity, trans rights and a thread of fear

LA Times

The sun was tucked away, but the cheeks were out Sunday at the West Hollywood Pride Parade as go-go dancers in jockstraps and gay cowboys in breezy leather chaps strolled down Santa Monica Boulevard. “WeHo specifically tends to be a Boystown,” said Vinson, speaking of West Hollywood’s reputation as primarily a hot spot for affluent white gay men. “It’s really …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

The costs of digital overconsumption

New Indian Express

There is, of course, the other side of the coin. The ease of generating and sharing photos and videos, drone photography, AR filters and apps that generate 3D images have enhanced user experience. The emergence of emojis and animated gifs, which are popular in social media, add a lightness and maybe layers of meaning to text messages. Deepfakes are potential …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

X users have accounts restricted for using the term ‘cisgender’

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk’s X platform has started taking action against posts that use the …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

What’s the Palestinian flag emoji controversy that has hit Apple?

Firstpost

Apple is facing flak after some iPhone users pointed out that the Palestinian flag emoji appeared when they typed ‘Jerusalem’. This had led to charges of antisemitism against the tech giant Apple has landed in a soup after some iPhone users noticed that the Palestinian flag emoji was suggested when they typed “Jerusalem”. Dear @Apple @AppleSupport @tim_cook I’ve just upgraded …

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9 months, 1 week ago

NYT Connections players are outraged over emoji version on April Fools’ Day

The Independent

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

A new social media platform as a safe space for the queer community

Live Mint

Social media platforms never felt safe for 29-year-old Sameer*, a transman, who faced constant harassment. Two weeks ago, he came across the Pride+ app, a social media platform exclusively for the LGBTQIA+ community and felt this could be it. “The idea was to create a social media platform for the queer community’s professional and personal use. In a world where …

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Emoji trial’: Black man acquitted of hate crime charges over use of raccoon emoji in politician row

The Independent

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11 months, 1 week ago

Gay, teenaged and online: LGBTQ+ Indians fight for safe space

The Hindu

The suicide of a 16-year-old Indian boy who hit a wall of online abuse after posting selfies in saris and makeup has galavanised calls for social media giants to better protect LGBTQ+ Indians. "In India, the online abuse faced by LGBTQ+ creators, predominantly on Instagram, is pervasive and includes death threats, hate speech, rape threats, bullying and other forms of …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Network Rail is criticised for its 'Pride Pillar' which features flags representing 'demisexuality' and 'polyamory' despite a rule against political posters

Daily Mail

Network Rail has unveiled a 'Pride Pillar' in one of the country's busiest stations – featuring flags representing 'gender fluidity', 'demisexuality' and 'polyamory'. In 2020, Network Rail removed an 'I love JK Rowling' poster from Edinburgh Waverley station for being 'too political' because of the author's gender critical views. Network Rail has unveiled a 'Pride Pillar' at London Bridge - …

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1 year ago

Emojis, pop culture: PM’s social media lexicon takes a new twist

Hindustan Times

In the beginning was the word. Reposting a TV news report about the Opposition’s drubbing in the three states, Modi said: “May they be happy with their arrogance, lies, pessimism and ignorance. “In India, who needs ‘Money Heist’ fiction, when you have the Congress Party, whose heists are legendary for 70 years and counting!” Modi said. To be sure, Modi’s …

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1 year, 1 month ago

10-year-old issues petition to Apple to change the ‘nerd’ emoji, Andrew Tate responds

Hindustan Times

Teddy Cottlel, from Oxfordshire, England, has issued a petition to Apple to change its ‘nerd’ emoji, which depicts a glasses-wearing grinning face with two front teeth sticking out. Alongside his teacher Lisa Baillie, Teddy began an online petition, titled, “No Nerd Emoji!” "They're making people think we're nerds and it's absolutely horrible,” told the 10-year-old to BBC. Therefore, alongside his …

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1 year, 1 month ago

10-year-old boy petitions Apple to change its ‘nerd’ emoji

The Independent

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1 year, 2 months ago

Man Utd’s Garnacho to face no action over gorilla emoji social post

The Hindu

Alejandro Garnacho will face no action over his use of gorilla emojis in a post about Manchester United teammate Andre Onana, the Football Association said on Tuesday. Garnacho later uploaded a photo on X, formerly known as Twitter, of United players celebrating with Onana, along with a caption featuring two gorilla emojis. The post was quickly deleted, but the Cameroon …

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1 year, 4 months ago

‘Keep males out of women-only spaces’ sticker picture investigated as a hate crime

The Telegraph

A pensioner was questioned by police for a “hate incident” after taking a picture of a sticker that said “keep males out of women-only spaces”. A sticker had been placed on top of the poster that said “keep males out of women-only spaces”, referring to transgender women who are born male. But the 73-year-old was left shocked when, several days …

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1 year, 5 months ago

'Worried it Was Twitter': Man's Response to 'X' App on Son's Phone is Plot Twist No One Imagined

News 18

Since Elon Musk updated Twitter’s logo to an ‘X,‘ an unexpected fear has taken hold among users: the possibility of their parents mistaking the ‘X’ icon for something inappropriate like ‘X Videos’. This unexpected play on words and irony behind sent the internet into a frenzy of laughter, highlighting the idea that the ‘harm’ from using Twitter might be greater …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Elon Musk threatens to sue researchers who documented the rise in hateful tweets

The Hindu

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has threatened to sue a group of independent researchers whose research documented an increase in hate speech on the site since it was purchased last year by Elon Musk. An attorney representing the social media site wrote to the Center for Countering Digital Hate on July 20 threatening legal action over …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Huge, strobe-effect ‘X’ removed from roof of Twitter HQ

LA Times

Workers install lighting on an “X” sign atop the headquarters of the company formerly known as Twitter in downtown San Francisco on Friday. It’s the end of a short-lived era for the bright, flashing “X” that loomed atop Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters this weekend, much to the relief of nearby residents who were irritated with the light beaming into their …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Musk threatens to sue researchers who documented the rise in hate tweets

Al Jazeera

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has threatened to sue a group of independent researchers whose research documented an increase in hate speech on the site since it was purchased last year by Elon Musk. A lawyer representing the social media site wrote to the Center for Countering Digital Hate on July 20 threatening legal action over …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Twitter Rebranding Sparks Mixed Reactions

Deccan Chronicle

TIRUPATI: Rebranding of the Twitter logo to X by Elon Musk has triggered mixed reactions. Many users, particularly from India, view the rebranding as an exciting next chapter and applaud Elon Musk's vision for transforming the top platform into an all-in-one hub for services beyond social media. Humorous content flooded the platform, with users creatively incorporating the old Twitter bird …

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1 year, 5 months ago

World Emoji Day 2023: Here's how you can use emojis to improve your relationship

Hindustan Times

World Emoji Day 2023: One of the most interesting things happened when emojis came and became a part of our daily lives – we found an alternate way of communicating the emotions that we are feeling. Every year, World Emoji Day is celebrated to commemorate the importance of using emojis in our daily lives. World Emoji Day 2023: Here's how …

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1 year, 5 months ago

World Emoji Day 2023: Here's when, where emojis originated and the meanings of popular emojis

Hindustan Times

Emojis are small digital icons or images used to express emotions, feelings or ideas in electronic communication and they originated in Japan in the late 1990s but have since become widely popular and integrated into various digital platforms and messaging apps. World Emoji Day 2023: Here's when, where emojis originated and the meanings of popular emojis There are thousands of …

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1 year, 5 months ago

World Emoji Day 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration

Hindustan Times

Emojis are used in various digital platforms, such as messaging apps, social media and emails, to express emotions, convey messages and add a playful element to text-based conversations. World Emoji Day is a lighthearted and fun occasion that celebrates the impact emojis have had on digital communication, bringing people from different cultures and languages closer together. World Emoji Day 2023: …

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1 year, 5 months ago

When an emoji can land you in jail

Deccan Chronicle

Can a thumbs up emoji be as valid as a signature and bind you into a contract? THE EMOJI DILEMMA In the absence of any Indian precedent or legislation on this matter, says Supreme Court advocate Kushank Sindhu, it has become crucial for individuals and businesses to exercise caution during commercial negotiations. It led a Delhi based lawyer Gurmeet Singh …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Animated emoji coming to Google Messages: Here's all you need to know

India TV News

Google is reportedly testing an "animated emoji" feature within its instant messaging app, Google Messages. To maintain clarity in large group chats, the platform has also introduced a message-quoting feature that enables users to quote specific messages when responding, ensuring conversations remain focused on particular topics or individuals. Earlier this year, in March, reports surfaced about the company working on …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Twitter’s future is in doubt as Threads tops 100 million users

CNN

Washington CNN — Twitter has weathered months, if not years, of mismanagement as well as mass layoffs, frequent service disruptions and an exodus of top advertisers, but the launch of a rival app from Meta could prove to be the final straw. Threads surpassed 100 million users this weekend, less than a week after it launched, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Use Your Emojis Carefully? Man Lands in Trouble Over 'Thumbs Up' Reply to Contract

News 18

In a recent case in the Court of King’s Bench in Saskatchewan, Canada, a judge ruled that the use of a “thumbs-up” emoji can be considered a valid form of signature. During the proceedings, Achter’s lawyer objected to cross-examining his client on the meaning of the thumbs-up emoji, stating that Achter was not an expert in emojis, the report by …

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1 year, 6 months ago

This is how Elon Musk reacts on launch of Meta’s Threads app.. Twitter floods with hilarious memes

Live Mint

Meta's Instagram on Wednesday officially unveiled Threads which is considered the most potent threat to the struggling social media service Elon Musk owns. However, several users on Twitter taking sides with Elon Musk have reacted on how the Meta’s new Threads app has been created. Recently, a Twitter user with the handle DogeDesigner mocked Meta’s new Threads app with his …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Pride Month 2023 | A website that celebrates queer memories from across the world

The Hindu

There is a pin on Palestine’s Gaza strip that Lucas LaRochelle, the founder of the website Queering The Map, regularly goes back to. A simple swipe through this interactive website painted in pink, shows queer persons recounting memories of love, lust, and loathing, from all seven continents. “What would it feel like to move through a world animated by queer …

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1 year, 6 months ago

'BEWARE of Twitter': Report tags platform as the worst major social media platform for LGBTQ+ community

India TV News

All major social media platforms do poorly at protecting LGBTQ+ users from hate speech and harassment — especially those who are transgender, non-binary or gender non-conforming, the advocacy group GLAAD said Thursday. In its annual Social Media Safety Index, GLAAD gave Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Twitter low or failing scores, saying the platforms don’t do enough to keep their …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Twitter is the worst major social media platform when it comes to LGBTQ+ safety, says GLAAD

The Hindu

All major social media platforms do poorly at protecting LGBTQ+ users from hate speech and harassment — especially those who are transgender, non-binary or gender non-conforming, the advocacy group GLAAD said Thursday. “There isn’t a week that goes by that we don’t have a doxxing situation for somebody in our community that we have to come in and help them …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Twitter is the worst major social media platform when it comes to LGBTQ+ safety, says GLAAD

Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — All major social media platforms do poorly at protecting LGBTQ+ users from hate speech and harassment — especially those who are transgender, non-binary or gender non-conforming, the advocacy group GLAAD said Thursday. It’s like backyard dogfights.” Ellis lamented that before the takeover, Twitter was a “leader” among major social media platforms when it comes to protecting LGBTQ+ …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Los Angeles county DA’s office quits Twitter due to barrage of ‘vicious’ homophobic attacks

Associated Press

The Los Angeles county district attorney’s office said Thursday it has left Twitter due to barrage of “vicious” homophobic attacks that were not removed by the social media platform even after they were reported. “It came after a series of distressing comments over time, culminating in a shocking response to photographs we posted celebrating LADA’s first known entry into a …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Elon Musk promotes transphobic content as hate speech surges on his far-right platform

The Independent

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1 year, 7 months ago

Pride becomes a minefield for big companies, but many continue their support

Associated Press

Many big companies, including Target and Bud Light’s parent, are still backing Pride events in June despite the minefield that the monthlong celebration has become for some of them. “I had a sponsor last night say their CEO is skittish about getting political,” said Fernando Lopez, executive director of San Diego Pride. Suzanne Ford, the executive director of San Francisco …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Pride becomes a minefield for big companies, but many continue their support

The Independent

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1 year, 8 months ago

Twitter removes policy against deadnaming transgender people

Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — Twitter has quietly removed a policy against the “targeted misgendering or deadnaming of transgender individuals,” raising concerns that the Elon Musk-owned platform is becoming less safe for marginalized groups. Twitter enacted the policy against deadnaming, or using a transgender person’s name before they transitioned, as well as purposefully using the wrong gender for someone as a form …

Twitter

1 year, 8 months ago

Twitter removes policy against deadnaming transgender people

The Independent

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1 year, 8 months ago

Twitter will make 'hateful' tweets less discoverable: Know more

India TV News

Twitter has recently announced the addition of publicly visible labels for tweets which are identified as potentially violating its policies. The new labels will make those actions clear, said the micro-blogging platform which is being run by Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX. "Restricting the reach of Tweets, also known as visibility filtering, is one of the existing …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Elon Musk confirms free Twitter blue ticks to be removed soon

The Hindu

Twitter CEO Elon Musk confirmed that the free blue ticks given to official or celebrity accounts before his $44 billion takeover of the social media platform will be removed by next week, after previously promising an earlier removal. During a BBC interview on Wednesday that was also broadcast via Twitter Spaces, Mr. Musk discussed his takeover of Twitter, denied rising …

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