deplatforming
[/diːˈplætfɔːrmɪŋ/]
noun/verb (gerund)
remoção de plataforma / exclusão de plataforma / banimento de plataforma
1. The act of removing someone from a social media platform or digital service, typically due to violation of terms of service or community guidelines
The deplatforming of the controversial figure sparked widespread debate about free speech online.
A remoção de plataforma da figura controversa gerou debate generalizado sobre liberdade de expressão online.
2. The removal of someone's ability to broadcast or share content on major digital platforms
Deplatforming has become a tool for enforcing content moderation policies.
A exclusão de plataforma se tornou uma ferramenta para aplicar políticas de moderação de conteúdo.
3. The collective action of multiple platforms removing a user simultaneously
The coordinated deplatforming of the account occurred within hours across all major social networks.
A exclusão coordenada da conta ocorreu dentro de horas em todas as principais redes sociais.
Deplatforming became a significant cultural and political term in the US and Brazil during the 2010s-2020s, particularly following high-profile removals of political figures and influencers from major social media platforms. In Brazil, the term gained prominence during discussions about content moderation and digital rights. The concept remains controversial, with supporters viewing it as necessary moderation and critics viewing it as digital censorship. The Portuguese translations vary in formality depending on whether the discussion is technical, legal, or conversational.
NYC Slang
getting the boot / getting cancelled / getting axed from the digital space
Related Idioms & Phrases
cancel culture gone mainstream
pulled from the digital sphere
removed from the digital town square
banned from cyberspace
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