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Meta employeeshave been expressingoutrageover recent content moderation changes allowing users to claimLGBTQ+identities are mental illnesses.
CEOMark Zuckerbergrecently announced the controversial move as part of a broader shift toward free expression.
LGBTQ+ employees have been reportedly feeling particularly unsupported and demoralized.
Alongside the announcement, Meta updated its Community Guidelines, which set rules for content allowed across its platforms.
Notable changes were made to the Hateful Conduct policy, particularly on topics like immigration and gender.
As a result, Meta employees have been reportedly left furious.
Current Meta employees reportedly revealed that many fellow workers were angered about the policy changes.
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Its total chaos internally at Meta right now, one current employee told404 Media.
Id call the mood shock and disbelief.
Its embarrassment and shame that feels self-inflicted, different than mistakes the company has made in the past.
To which a person replied, I looked for one and couldnt find it either.
Those changes should have documented rationale, preferably available publicly.
This change is unacceptable on all levels.
Ive never felt so strongly that were on the wrong side of history.
This is going to cause so much harm.
yo reconsider this change.
When I first joined this company, people would criticize me for working here all the time.
Just call me a tr*nny and terminate the discussion here.
At least it would be honest.
LabelingLGBTQ+identities as mental illnesses is scientifically inaccurate and perpetuates harmful stigma.
These decisions are based on extensive research demonstrating no inherent link between LGBTQ+ identities and psychopathology.
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