I'm only going to address this once.
Almost every day, I get DMs from people asking me to limit emojis, to only allow 'appropriate' emojis, so that trolls / Israelis cannot mock our dead fighters, Palestinian kids, etc.
The problem is, it's not that simple. If I only allow positive reactions, then posts that should have negative reactions (like dead Palestinians) will have thumbs up and laughing and other positive ones.
On the other hand if I only allow negative reactions, then posts that should have positive reactions (like dead Israelis) will have angry faces or middle finger emojis.
There is no easy way. And I can't keep changing emojis every day based on context and posts. We allow almost every emoji reaction, and yes this can lead to some disrespectful situations, but the only other alternative is disabling them fully, which is less interactive and boring for the audience.
So, we're keeping things the same. Thanks for reaching out but you need to stop being sensitive. If you see happy reacts on dead kids, OBVIOUSLY that's bad and it's being botted or trolled. Don't blame it on us, we can't control everything.
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Almost every day, I get DMs from people asking me to limit emojis, to only allow 'appropriate' emojis, so that trolls / Israelis cannot mock our dead fighters, Palestinian kids, etc.
The problem is, it's not that simple. If I only allow positive reactions, then posts that should have negative reactions (like dead Palestinians) will have thumbs up and laughing and other positive ones.
On the other hand if I only allow negative reactions, then posts that should have positive reactions (like dead Israelis) will have angry faces or middle finger emojis.
There is no easy way. And I can't keep changing emojis every day based on context and posts. We allow almost every emoji reaction, and yes this can lead to some disrespectful situations, but the only other alternative is disabling them fully, which is less interactive and boring for the audience.
So, we're keeping things the same. Thanks for reaching out but you need to stop being sensitive. If you see happy reacts on dead kids, OBVIOUSLY that's bad and it's being botted or trolled. Don't blame it on us, we can't control everything.
@Middle_East_Spectator
— 🇺🇸 NEW: President Trump posted a very long rant on Truth Social following the killing of two U.S. National Guardsmen
Among other things, he calls Governor Tim Walz 'seriously retarded' and takes shots at Ilhan Omar for wearing a 'swaddling Hijab'.
He wishes a Happy Thanksgiving to 'all except the losers and haters'.
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Among other things, he calls Governor Tim Walz 'seriously retarded' and takes shots at Ilhan Omar for wearing a 'swaddling Hijab'.
He wishes a Happy Thanksgiving to 'all except the losers and haters'.
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—❗️🇮🇱/🇸🇾 NEW: Earlier today, shortly before sunrise, the IDF got into an armed clash with unidentified Syrian fighters while trying to arrest a civilian in the town of Beit Jinn, near the occupied Golan Heights
After hours of close quarters gunfights, the IDF patrol withdrew from the town and called in multiple airstrikes, which led to several casualties among the Syrians.
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After hours of close quarters gunfights, the IDF patrol withdrew from the town and called in multiple airstrikes, which led to several casualties among the Syrians.
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—❗️🇮🇱/🇸🇾 NEW: Earlier today, shortly before sunrise, the IDF got into an armed clash with unidentified Syrian fighters while trying to arrest a civilian in the town of Beit Jinn, near the occupied Golan Heights After hours of close quarters gunfights, the…
— 🇮🇱/🇸🇾 WATCH: Anti-Israel protests in Syria as a result of the incident in Beit Jinn this morning
At least nine Syrians, including civilians, were killed by Israeli airstrikes on the town.
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At least nine Syrians, including civilians, were killed by Israeli airstrikes on the town.
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—❗️🇮🇱/🇸🇾 NEW: Hebrew media (Channel 14) reports that operational directives for the IDF units in southern Syria have changed
Soldiers are now allowed to engage any 'perceived threat', armed or unarmed, without referring back to the central command.
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Soldiers are now allowed to engage any 'perceived threat', armed or unarmed, without referring back to the central command.
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— 🇮🇱/🇱🇧/🇻🇦NEW: Israel has rejected a 2-day temporary truce proposed by the Lebanese government during the visit of Pope Leo XIV
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— 🇮🇱/🇱🇧/🇻🇦NEW: Israel has rejected a 2-day temporary truce proposed by the Lebanese government during the visit of Pope Leo XIV @Middle_East_Spectator
I don't know what's more ridiculous.
The fact that Israel rejects the prospect of not bombing Lebanon for even two days, or the fact that there's already SUPPOSED TO BE A FUCKING CEASEFIRE IN PLACE.
You know shit sucks when the current ceasefire is so meaningless that Nawaf and Aoun asked them for a seperate 2-day truce.
How about you pressure them to stick by the original agreement instead? Faggots.
The fact that Israel rejects the prospect of not bombing Lebanon for even two days, or the fact that there's already SUPPOSED TO BE A FUCKING CEASEFIRE IN PLACE.
You know shit sucks when the current ceasefire is so meaningless that Nawaf and Aoun asked them for a seperate 2-day truce.
How about you pressure them to stick by the original agreement instead? Faggots.
— 🇸🇾/🇵🇸/🇱🇧 /🇾🇪/🇮🇷 NEW: Hamas, Hezbollah and Yemen's Ansarallah have all condemned the Israeli attack on Beit Jinn, and affirmed that Syria has the complete right to respond
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has also stated that despite political differences, it stands by Syria's sovereignty and right to self-defense.
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The Iranian Foreign Ministry has also stated that despite political differences, it stands by Syria's sovereignty and right to self-defense.
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— 🇱🇧 Secretary General of Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem: 'Martyr Haytham Ali Tabatabaei, Abu Ali, was truly an asset. He was in charge of the Uli Al-Ba's battle. He also proudly spent time training and educating our brothers in Yemen'
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— 🇱🇧 Secretary General of Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem: 'The enemy's goal in assassinating Haytham Ali Tabatabaei, who was in charge of most military matters and rebuilding capabilities, was to spread fear among the ranks and create confusion, which we did not allow to succeed.'
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—❗️🇱🇧 Secretary General of Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem: 'Yes, there is infiltration and spies, because we are in an open arena where the enemy coordinates with America, international parties and even fellow Arabs'
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—❗️🇱🇧 Secretary General of Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem: 'The assassination of Haytham Ali Tabatabaei and his comrades is a heinous crime, and we reserve the right to respond at a time of our choice'
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—❗️🇱🇧 /🇱🇧/🇻🇦Secretary General of Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem:
'We welcome the visit of the Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, to Lebanon at this critical juncture.
Hezbollah will deliver a written message to the Pope, and this will be broadcast on our official media outlets.'
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'We welcome the visit of the Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, to Lebanon at this critical juncture.
Hezbollah will deliver a written message to the Pope, and this will be broadcast on our official media outlets.'
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—❗️🇱🇧 /🇱🇧/🇮🇱 Secretary General of Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem:
'After the ceasefire agreement, which was signed with the Lebanese government, the state said it wants to take the initiative. They kept saying, 'let us take responsibility'. So now, the primary responsibility of protecting Lebanon lies with the state.
Currently, there is practically an aerial occupation of Lebanon by the Zionist regime. What has the government done? What actions has it really taken?
The Lebanese government has neither defended, nor liberated. They wanted responsibiliy, so they should take it. We haven't hindered them.'
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'After the ceasefire agreement, which was signed with the Lebanese government, the state said it wants to take the initiative. They kept saying, 'let us take responsibility'. So now, the primary responsibility of protecting Lebanon lies with the state.
Currently, there is practically an aerial occupation of Lebanon by the Zionist regime. What has the government done? What actions has it really taken?
The Lebanese government has neither defended, nor liberated. They wanted responsibiliy, so they should take it. We haven't hindered them.'
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—❗️🇱🇧 /🇱🇧/🇮🇱 Secretary General of Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem:
'Until now, the Lebanese government has tried to prevent the enemy from occupying our lands by diplomacy and politics.
We tell the Lebanese government, Hezbollah is ready and capable of defending and protecting Lebanon by any means. The state must invest in these existing capabilities.
The government has a mandate to restore sovereignty, land and dignity. And there are other forces inside Lebanon that oppose Israel and are ready to confront it as well.
The matter of confronting Israel is not exclusively a matter of the resistance.'
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'Until now, the Lebanese government has tried to prevent the enemy from occupying our lands by diplomacy and politics.
We tell the Lebanese government, Hezbollah is ready and capable of defending and protecting Lebanon by any means. The state must invest in these existing capabilities.
The government has a mandate to restore sovereignty, land and dignity. And there are other forces inside Lebanon that oppose Israel and are ready to confront it as well.
The matter of confronting Israel is not exclusively a matter of the resistance.'
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