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Someone spreading race hate. Report to employer?

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emma91july · 20/01/2025 13:58

Someone I know is spreading race hate (as well as Islamophobia - separate kind of hate, I understand) on social media. I have "reported" some of most recent posts on Facebook (before blocking the person). Facebook agreed that the posts breached their standards and have notified the person. I understand from others that this person continues to post hate-mongering stuff on Facebook.
They work in a very "customer-centric" in the heart of a very diverse community. Would you report this person anonomously to their employer? There is a whiteblowing procedure in place. Their employer is very hot on equality, diversity, respect for all etc.

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Reported.

MauveCrow · 20/01/2025 14:20

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Everanewbie · 20/01/2025 14:15

How bad are the posts? One persons Islamaphobia and racism is another person's tough questions, satire, challenging norms and voicing sincerely held beliefs in our traditions of freedom of expression. Are you the arbiter of where the line is? Do you have the option to block/hide the posts rather than bring this persons life around them?

MissyB1 · 20/01/2025 14:11

A lot of employers have a social media policy, and other employees would be the people to report if they see fit. If you are not a member of that work place then it’s not for you to report to them.

Babadookinthewardrobe · 20/01/2025 14:05

No. It’s none of your business and reporting anonymously is very cowardly. If their colleagues, customers or employees experience any problems they can report it themselves.

Mysteryfemale · 20/01/2025 14:04

Are these public or private FB posts? What settings are they using?

And crucially are they linked to their job on FB? "Jane Racist, Comms Director at Sprockets PLC" vs Jane Racist makes a big difference as to whether employer can do anything anyway.

EmmaMaria · 20/01/2025 14:02

I would report it, yes, but not anonymously.

iwishihadaname · 20/01/2025 14:01

Yes report

Adamante · 20/01/2025 14:01

Would I try to destroy someone’s whole life and ability to provide for themselves and their family based on a few posts on social media?

In a word, no.

HelenaWaiting · 20/01/2025 14:00

No, I would not. I wouldn't do anything anonymously. It's despicable.