Irish Examiner view: Platforms are also profitting

Far right on social media

Representatives of YouTube stressed their commitment to keeping hate speech from the website.

The far right in Ireland is profiting from its message of hate and prejudice by fundraising online, as revealed by the Irish Examiner yesterday.

Accounts on social media platforms have been posting videos of gangs issuing threats and spouting racist slogans, but now some of those accounts are also offering followers the option to pledge money. Those running the accounts can then keep 70% of the money pledged by their supporters because of a system called ‘Super Thanks’.