Facebook Deletes Folha's Post on Gay 'Kiss-in'

07/24/2013 - 08h27

Facebook deleted early on Tuesday (23) a post from the newspaper official page at the social network site (facebook.com / folhadesp). It is the second post removed from the site within five days.

The post was about a homosexual group protesting in Rio against the Pope's visit to Brazil. The message was posted at 7:40pm yesterday (22). At the time there was a gay 'kiss-in', with the participation of topless demonstrators.

Nude photos can be reported and removed from the social network site, according to rules of use of the company.

Marcelo Justo/Folhapress

Homosexual group protesting in Rio against the Pope's visit to Brazil.

The post was deleted early Tuesday morning. The journalist responsible for the post had the social network account suspended for 72 hours.

Last Friday, a post on naked protesters occupying the Porto Alegre Municipal Chamber was also deleted.

After Folha 's request for information, Facebook reported that the case is under review and reiterated the importance of users following the "community standards" - what the company calls it "posting rules".

Translated by SIMONE PALMA

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