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This article is reproduced with only minor modifications from the Twitter policy of the same name. https://help.twitter.com/en/rules-and-policies/twitter-impersonation-and-deceptive-identities-policy |
Overview
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Overview
Do not impersonate individuals, groups, or organizations to mislead, confusedeceive, or deceive others, nor use a fake identity in a manner that disrupts the experience of others.Unpress was created to be a place where people can find authentic stories and authentic voices. They expect to be able to come here to engage in meaningful dialog. That means that unpress users should be able to trust that the person or organization featured in an account’s profile genuinely represents the account owner. While you are not required to display your real name or image on your profile, we highly encourage you to be authentic. There are also disrupt others' experiences on Unpress.
Users should trust that profiles genuinely represent their owners. It is the platform's policy to foster an environment where users can trust the authenticity and validity of account holders' representations. While it is not mandatory to display one's legal name or personal image, users are strongly encouraged to ensure the accuracy and authenticity of their profiles. There are also many benefits to making your account legitimate, authentic, and validated.
No account is permitted to engage in impersonation or to pose as someone who doesn’t exist in order to deceive others. Using deceptive identities creates confusion, and undermines Impersonating non-existent individuals or entities or otherwise engaging in the use of deceptive identities is strictly prohibited. Deceptive identities create confusion and compromise the integrity of dialog on Unpress. As a result, you may not misappropriate the identity of another person, group, or organization, or create a fake identity for deceptive purposesIt also breeds mistrust amongst viewers.
What is a misleading or deceptive identity?
The main elements of an identity on Unpress is an account’s profile, which includes your An Unpress account's identity is primarily composed of the profile information, including full name, a username or a @handle, your profile image, bio, and a background image.
An account is deemed deceptive if it uses utilizes false profile information to falsely represent itself as a person or entity that is not associated unaffiliated with the account ownerholder. This This includes and the usage of text or imagery that features the likeness of another person or entity in a way that confuses others about the accounts manner that creates confusion regarding the account's ownership and affiliation. Fake identities , may use that employ stolen, digitally created, or manipulated photos images, and fabricated names to pose as a person or organization that doesn’t exist. These non-existent persons or organizations are also considered deceptive, particularly when they engage engaging in disruptive or manipulative behavior.
What happens if you violate these standards?
The approach we take will depend on the seriousness of the violation, as well as an accounts history of previous violations.
The actions we take may include the following:
Profile modifications
If your account is potentially confusing in terms of its affiliation, we may require you to edit the content on your profile. If you violate this policy again after your first warning, your account will be permanently suspended.
Temporary account suspension
If we believe you may be in violation of this policy, we may require you to provide government issued identification (such as a driver’s license or passport) in order to reinstate your account.
Permanent suspension
If you are engaged in impersonation or are using a misleading or deceptive fake identity, we may permanently suspend your account.
If you believe that your account was locked or suspended in error, you can submit an appeal.
For more information see our pageplatform's response to violations will be determined based on the severity of the infraction and the account's prior violation history. Potential actions include:
Profile modifications: Account holders may be required to modify their profile content to eliminate confusion. Subsequent violations will result in permanent suspension.
Temporary account suspension: The platform may mandate the submission of government-issued identification (e.g., driver's license, passport) to reinstate a suspended account.
Permanent suspension: Accounts engaged in impersonation or employing misleading or deceptive fake identities may be permanently suspended.
Erroneous account locks or suspensions may be appealed by the account holder. For further information, please refer to the following link: Enforcement Approach
What is in violation of these standards?
Impersonation
You cannot pose as are prohibited from falsely representing an existing person, group, or organization that you have no without a legitimate affiliation with or legal right to represent, in a confusing or deceptive manner. do so.
Deceptive Fake Identities
You cannot may not use a fake identity identities to disrupt the experience experiences of others on Unpress . Using fake accounts or in conjunction with other behaviors that violate our community or editorial standards. Doing so will result in stricter enforcement actionsmore serious action towards your account. This includes operating using fake accounts to engage in spam, interfere in for spamming, interfering with civic processes, carry out conducting financial scams, artificially inflate inflating engagement, or abuse and harass harassing others. Common features of fake accounts include:
Stock Stolen or stolen stock profile photos, particularly those depicting other peopleStolen or copied
Plagiarized profile bios; , and/or
Intentionally misleading profile information, such as profile location
The platform considers various factors in determining the deceptiveness of identity, including profile portrayal, unauthorized image use, and deceptive intent.
How do we review accounts under this policy?
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Does the profile portray the account holder? Profiles
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genuinely representing the account
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holder are generally compliant with this policy.
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Such profiles typically display the account holder's name, including business, stage, or pseudonymous variations.
Does the profile portray another person, group, or organization?
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Our review primarily considers whether a profile
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features an image
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representing another
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individual or entity.
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Upon finding evidence of unauthorized image use, we evaluate its misleading or deceptive nature. Deceptiveness is also assessed in cases of computer-generated images impersonating non-existent persons. However, not all uses of another's image violate this policy, and actions are less likely if the image does not mislead others.
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Is the account intended to deceive others?
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Upon determining a profile
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contains another's image, we
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assess the context
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of its use. Actions are more likely when an account falsely claims
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affiliation with the depicted entity
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, as
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in impersonation or fake accounts.
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Violations are less
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probable when the profile
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context signifies non-affiliation, such as in parody, commentary, or fan accounts.
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Exceptionally, we may
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act against an account
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not using another's image if it contains significantly misleading information,
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like an incongruent account owner location.
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What is not in violation of these standards?
We believe giving people choice in terms of how they represent themselves online enables them to express themselves and control their privacy. Unpress allows Unpress permits the use of pseudonymous accounts , meaning an account’s profile is not required to use the name or image of the account owner. Accounts that use pseudonyms or that appear similar to others on Unpress to promote self-expression and privacy. Accounts utilizing pseudonyms or appearing similar to others are not in violation of this policy, so long as their purpose is not to deceive or manipulate others. The following, for example, are not in violation of this policy:
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provided they are not deceptive or manipulative in nature. Non-violating examples include:
Accounts with the same name but no other commonalities
Accounts with similar usernames, account names , or appearances that are similar to others on Unpress
Using a pseudonym
Parody, commentary, or fan accounts.