Summary

Many Americans joining China’s social media platform RedNote are encountering strict censorship uncommon in Western platforms.

One non-binary user had a post asking if the platform welcomed gay people removed within hours.

Posts on LGBTQ+ topics, fitness photos, and sensitive cultural content have been censored, frustrating users unfamiliar with China’s moderation rules.

RedNote is hiring English-language moderators to handle the influx. While some users enjoy cultural exchange, others criticize restrictions.

Analysts see RedNote’s growth among US users as a soft power win for China.

  • kuato@lemmy.world
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    7 hours ago

    Yeah… I don’t think you’re the expert on China censorship you present yourself as.

    I think you just regurgitated every piece of Cold War propaganda & every rumor about Chinese censorship that you’ve ever heard.

    • Shacktastic@lemy.lol
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      6 hours ago

      Which of my statements do you disagree with? How would you characterize the state of freedom of speech in the PRC?