Published 17:54 IST, September 16th 2020

Kim Kardashian, Dicaprio freeze Instagram & Facebook to protest against misinformation

Kim Kardashian, Leonardo DiCaprio, amongst others, to protest against the spread of hate and misinformation on Instagram & Facebook. Have a look at the posts.

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A number of celebrities in America have decided to protest against spre of hate and misinformation on Facebook and Instagram. Celebs like Kim Kardashian, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Katty Perry, among ors, have decided to freeze ir social media handle for 24 hours, starting on Wednesday. y all posted a ‘stop hate’ poster as a part of ‘#StopHateForProfit’ initiative.

Celebs on social media strike

International stars like Kim Kardashian recently decided to take a stand against spre of hate and disinformation on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. She posted a ‘stop hate’ post along with a long te on why she is taking step. In te, she has mentioned that she loves being connected with her fans through se social media platforms but she does t wish to stay silent when hate and propaganda are being openly spre on se platforms. She also wrote that misinformation on social media is a serious threat to democracy as it divides country. She also encourd more people to join her in movement as it is necessary up to a great extent.

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Actor Leonardo DiCaprio also put up same poster and encourd people to join him in putting pressure on authorities. He stated that he is joining hands with leing civil rights organizations to bring about a change in social media environment. He also wrote that he wishes to make it a safe platform for all users by limiting spre of hate, violence, and disinformation on it.

Pop star Katy Perry also joined movement and called for an Instagram freeze. She shared a quote by George Orwell and wrote that she wants to bring about a change. She shed some light on how Facebook and Instagram have been turning a blind eye towards groups and ps that spre hate and disinformation. She also asked her followers to join her and preserve truth. Have a look.

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A number of leing vertising companies and activist have also been joining movement to put pressure on Facebook and Instagram. motive is to get rid of hateful groups and organisations that push ir propaganda through various posts and comments. Facebook, which also owns Instagram and WhatsApp, is currently under rar owing to 2020 US presidential elections which will happen in first week of vember. unfiltered spre of information is a threat to truth and democracy according to people involved in this protest.

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Im courtesy: Kim Kardashian and Leonardo DiCaprio Instagram

17:55 IST, September 16th 2020