While the social media platform does not allow hateful material on its site, advocates of “incel” ideology are bypassing this rule by continuing to produce their content but via “socially palatable” ...
Ten years ago, using language from the incel community in regular conversation would land you with a couple of weird looks and an awkward silence. And for good reason: the hyper-online, seemingly ...
A new study carried out by cybercrime and gender experts at the University of Portsmouth has revealed that incel social media accounts are rebranding to bypass bans and appeal to wider audiences on ...
The term “incel” has gained notoriety, sparking debates and discussions across various social and academic spheres. Short for “involuntary celibate,” the incel community represents a subgroup of ...
What once described an isolated internet subculture is now used as shorthand for any expression of male resentment. If you’ve been on the internet within the past few years, chances are you’ve ...
On Nov. 7, 2017, the American social-media platform Reddit shut down r/Incels, an online forum with more than 40,000 members. This was in line with a new policy the company brought in, banning content ...