Glorification, Promotion & Apology of Mass Violence
Directive Objective
Section titled “Directive Objective”Prohibit the moral justification, celebration, or promotion of mass shootings, terrorist attacks, and violent massacres.
1. Scope and Policy Coverage
Section titled “1. Scope and Policy Coverage”This directive targets:
- Mass Shooting Celebrations: Praising, idolizing, or commemorating perpetrators of school shootings, bombing incidents, or public massacres.
- Apology of Crimes Against Humanity: Defending historical genocides, mass executions, or state-sponsored atrocities.
- Copycat Incitement: Encouraging others to match or exceed the “casualty count” of previous mass casualty events or creating “leaderboards” of violent attackers.
2. Exclusion Boundaries and Scope Limits
Section titled “2. Exclusion Boundaries and Scope Limits”- Historical and Academic Debate: Neutral historical discussions regarding World War II, ancient warfare, or modern geopolitical conflicts conducted without praise or incitement of violence.
- Current News Coverage: Sharing legitimate news articles regarding ongoing security events without glorification or derogatory celebrations.
3. Enforcement Actions
Section titled “3. Enforcement Actions”- Zero Tolerance Policy: Any celebration of mass murder results in immediate permanent exclusion.
- Content Purge: Delete all associated messages and memes referencing mass violent events.
- Escalate to Discord Trust & Safety: File a report documenting the perpetrator’s user account.