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Dr. Christoph Hebbecker, Cologne public prosecution office, North Rhine Westphalia cybercrime office If we want digital content to be displayed, then we have to make that easier. 13:02
18.02.2021

A worrying state of affairs

12:59
18.02.2021
There's an increasing amount of hate speech online, say Louisa Dellert and Hannes Ley. That makes counter speech all the more important.

Sabrina Fabian

Not worth it? Sure it is!

12:57
18.02.2021
Countering hate speech takes effort but it is worth it, says Hannes Ley. Haters aren't incorrigible - on the contrary. Experience shows that factual responses lead to a decrease in hate postings. Counter speech is also important, to ensure a diverse range of opinions online. 

Sabrina Fabian

Audience members have a go

12:52
18.02.2021
Testing theory in real life: The audience members are asked to respond to a polemical comment. Louisa Dellert and Hannes Ley assess the responses and show what helps to take the aggression out of a discussion: Asking questions, taking on a different perspective and factual arguments are all helpful strategies.

Sabrina Fabian

Luisa Dellert, greenfluencer and podcaster I don't filter everything on Instagram, not by a long shot. But my account is a bit like my living room and I have the right to decide what happens in my living room.  12:51
18.02.2021

One way to counter hate: What's driving it?

12:42
18.02.2021
Anyone responding to online hate speech should take a closer look and analyse what's motivating it. Hannes Ley, founder of the #ichbinhier Facebook group, has identified at least three motives that may drive people to post hateful comments. Many comments that sound angry are actually expressions of fear, so it's worth asking what is behind that. Others are posting because they want attention. And then there are those who have an agenda and are seeking to spread propoganda. Being able to distinguish between these motivations is just one aspect of media competence.

Sabrina Fabian