[deks]

Why is “shooting” and “killing” spelled as “sh00ting” and “k*lling?”

Users disguise words like "shooting" and "killing" (e.g., "sh00ting," "k*lling") to evade algorithmic content moderation that automatically flags, suppresses, or demonetizes posts containing sensitive terms.

This practice, known as algospeak or linguistic self-censorship, allows creators to discuss taboo topics like violence, suicide, or sex without triggering automated filters that might result in shadowbanning, de-monetization, or post removal.

~~ Leo AI, in the Brave browser

[SmokingJoe]

” Users disguise words like “shooting” and “killing” (e.g., “sh00ting,” “k*lling”) to evade algorithmic content moderation that automatically flags, suppresses, or demonetizes posts containing sensitive terms.

This practice, known as algospeak or linguistic self-censorship, allows creators to discuss taboo topics like violence, suicide, or sex without triggering automated filters that might result in shadowbanning, de-monetization, or post removal. “

Pretty much.

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[7thson]

Thank you.