Chinese-owned social media app bans such content even in countries where homosexuality has never been illegal.
As well as the general moderation guidelines, described as the “loose version” to moderators, TikTok ran at least two other sets.
But the local guidelines also barred a host of behaviours which are both legal and accepted in Turkey.
Similarly blocked was content about “protecting rights of homosexuals (parade, slogan, etc.)” and “promotion of homosexuality”.
The referenced guidelines regarding LGBTQ content in Turkey are no longer in use, and we have since made significant progress in establishing a more robust localised approach.
The fact that they use wholly unsuitable language like ‘underage pornography’ and ‘sexy outfits’ to describe this horrific content speaks volumes.”.
TikTok says it has since reversed the policy, and now requires moderators to treat people as under 18 if there was any doubt. »
