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sports16 days ago•4 min saved

PGA Tour loosens social media rules to empower players and YouTube revenue

The PGA Tour plans a major update to its social media policy, increasing on-site video length from two to three minutes, allowing six-hole post-round footage (up from one), and expanding post-event clips to eight minutes per video and 120 minutes across a channel, with no limit on non-competition days. The Tour will use YouTube Content ID to protect AdSense revenue while letting players keep ownership of their channels, a change driven in part by Bryson DeChambeau and his growing YouTube following as LIV faces uncertainty.

via Awful Announcing|

#bryson-dechambeau #content-rights #pga-tour

sports17 days ago•7 min saved

PGA Tour Eases On-Site Social Media Rules to Expand Player Content

The PGA Tour is set to roll out a looser on-site social media policy that lets players post more content during competition days (up to 3 minutes on-site, six broadcast-highlight shots per round after TV windows), expands archive footage allowances for YouTube and other platforms (up to eight minutes per video and 120 minutes total), clarifies monetization rights, and ends the requirement to transfer ownership of players’ YouTube channels—while keeping some restrictions (no on-site ad sales from recordings, no collabs with non-PGA Tour partners). Changes discussed with the Player Advisory Council and slated for formal rollout later this month.

via Front Office Sports|

#bryson-dechambeau #on-site-content #pga-tour

sports18 days ago•2 min saved

DeChambeau's PGA Tour Return Hinge: New Content Rules Could Shift the Balance

Bryson DeChambeau, who left the PGA Tour for LIV Golf in 2022, may face a decision about returning as LIV's stability wavers, with a potential policy shift on social media and content creation looming; the PGA Tour reportedly plans a new rules allowing players to film and monetize more content during events, which could be a key factor that persuades DeChambeau to come back if/when he chooses.

via hitc.com|

#bryson-dechambeau #content-creation-policy #liv-golf

sports19 days ago•6 min saved

DeChambeau’s Golf Comeback Might Be Defined by Belonging and Freedom to Create

Bryson DeChambeau says any return to the PGA TOUR could hinge more on membership acceptance and policy flexibility than on one policy alone, while his growing content-creation focus—via YouTube and collaborations—adds a new dimension to his career. He notes TOUR rules around on-site filming could complicate a comeback, but sees potential pathways for players with exemptions and emphasizes balancing tournament play with freer content creation to positively impact the game.

via Skratch Golf|

#bryson-dechambeau #content-creation #liv-golf

media11 months ago•2 min saved

ABC News terminates Terry Moran over social media comments on Trump and Stephen Miller

ABC News has decided not to renew senior correspondent Terry Moran's contract after he called White House aide Stephen Miller a 'world-class hater' in a social media post, violating company policies and sparking criticism amid tense relations between the media and the Trump administration.

via Axios|

#abc-news #media #media-controversy

social-media-policy2 years ago•1 min saved

"X Updates Policy to Officially Allow Adult Content"

X (formerly Twitter) has updated its policy to officially allow consensual adult nudity and pornographic content, provided it is properly labeled and not prominently displayed. The platform emphasizes the autonomy of adults to engage with sexual content while prohibiting exploitative or nonconsensual material. Users under 18 or without a birth date cannot view such content, and accounts posting adult content must add content warnings. The policy also applies to AI-generated and animated content.

via USA TODAY|

#adult-content #elon-musk #policy-update

social-media-policy2 years ago•1 min saved

"X Officially Permits Adult Content Under New Policy"

Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has formalized a policy allowing consensual adult content, provided it is clearly labeled. This policy, which existed unofficially before Elon Musk's acquisition, restricts such content from being visible to children and users who opt out. The move aims to attract creators marginalized by other platforms' stricter guidelines on nudity and sexual expression.

via NBC News|

#adult-content #elon-musk #policy-update

social-media2 years ago•1 min saved

Elon Musk's X Officially Permits Adult Content

Elon Musk's social media platform X has updated its policies to formally allow consensual adult content, labeling it as a legitimate form of artistic expression. The new guidelines, which replace the former Sensitive Media and Violent Speech policies, restrict exposure to graphic material for children and users who opt out. The platform continues to prohibit content promoting exploitation, nonconsent, and harm to minors. This change formalizes a tolerant stance towards adult content that existed before Musk's acquisition of Twitter.

via Al Jazeera English|

#adult-content #elon-musk #freedom-of-speech

social-media-policy2 years ago•2 min saved

"Elon Musk's X Officially Permits Adult Content"

X, formerly known as Twitter, has updated its policy to officially allow consensually produced and distributed adult content, including AI-generated or animated material, as long as it is properly labeled and not prominently displayed. The platform emphasizes the importance of content warnings to prevent exposure to minors and those who do not wish to see such content. However, adult content cannot be monetized or appear in live videos, profile pictures, or headers. The policy aims to defend legal speech and sexual expression while maintaining user safety and experience.

via Ars Technica|

#adult-content #content-moderation #elon-musk

social-media2 years ago•2 min saved

"X Social Media Platform Officially Permits Adult Content"

Elon Musk's social network X, formerly known as Twitter, now officially permits consensually produced and distributed adult content, provided it is properly labeled and not prominently displayed. The updated policy emphasizes the importance of user autonomy and artistic expression while restricting exposure to minors and prohibiting exploitative or harmful content. Users posting adult content must adjust their media settings to include content warnings, and violations can be reported or appealed.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#adult-content #elon-musk #nsfw-content

social-media-policy2 years ago•2 min saved

"Elon Musk's X Officially Permits Adult Content"

X, formerly known as Twitter, has updated its policy to officially allow consensually produced and distributed adult content, provided it is properly labeled and not prominently displayed. The platform aims to balance this freedom by restricting exposure to minors and prohibiting content that promotes exploitation or harm. This move aligns with X's strategy to differentiate itself from competitors by embracing more provocative content.

via Variety|

#elon-musk #nsfw-content #social-media-guidelines

social-media-policy2 years ago•4 min saved

"Meta's New Labeling Approach for AI-Generated Content and Deepfakes"

Meta is updating its approach to handling manipulated media on its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, based on feedback from the Oversight Board. The changes involve implementing labels to provide context about AI-generated content, including videos, audio, and photos, and addressing manipulation that shows a person doing something they didn't do. The company plans to start labeling AI-generated content in May 2024 and will stop removing content solely based on its manipulated video policy in July. These decisions are informed by extensive public opinion surveys, consultations with global experts, and feedback from civil society organizations and academics.

via Meta|

#ai-generated-content #labeling #manipulated-media

education2 years ago•2 min saved

"Rachel Dolezal Fired from Teaching Job Over OnlyFans Account"

Rachel Dolezal, also known as Nkechi Diallo, was fired from her teaching job at the Catalina Foothills School District in Tucson after it was discovered that she promoted adult content on her OnlyFans account, which was deemed contrary to the district's social media policy. Dolezal, who previously faced controversy for claiming to be Black despite being born to white parents, had been working as a part-time instructor and substitute. Despite having the OnlyFans account since 2021, the district only recently became aware of it and cited it as the reason for her termination.

via The Arizona Republic|

#catalina-foothills-school-district #education #onlyfans

social-media-policy2 years ago•5 min saved

"Meta's Debate on Labeling 'Zionist' as Hate Speech"

Meta is considering expanding its enforcement of hate speech rules to include more uses of the term "Zionist" on social media, particularly when it's used as a hateful substitute for "Jews" or "Israelis." This potential policy change has sparked a debate, with some arguing that it could stifle legitimate political critiques of the Israeli government and Zionism, while others believe it's necessary to counter a surge of antisemitism online. The move has triggered alarm among digital rights activists and pro-Palestinian groups, who fear it could silence Palestinian voices and set a dangerous precedent for freedom of expression online.

via The Washington Post|

#antisemitism #censorship #meta

social-media-policy2 years ago•5 min saved

"Meta Contemplates Censorship of 'Zionist' Amid Global Debate"

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is considering stricter rules around discussing Israeli nationalism on its platforms, particularly regarding the term "Zionist." This potential policy change has sparked concerns about stifling criticism and free expression about the war in Gaza and beyond. While some pro-Israel groups have lobbied for the restriction of the word "Zionist," civil society advocates argue that such censorship could impede legitimate political speech and activism. The proposed change has raised fears about increased censorship and its impact on free expression, particularly in the Arab world.

via The Intercept|

#facebook #free-speech #instagram