In his speech, Ashmanov proposed “blocking, cleaning up, lowering ratings, removing from platforms” toxic content:
information about radical feminism. Over 6 years (from 2014 to 2020), "radfem" has become almost 100 times more popular;
propaganda of childlessness "childfree". argentina whatsapp number list Over 6 years (from 2014 to 2020), "childfree" (a movement against having children) has become 28 times more popular;
propaganda of LGBT communities and "new genders". Over 6 years (from 2014 to 2020), LGBT began to be discussed 4.5 times more;
far-right agenda (radical nationalism). Since 2017, the volume of nationalist content has decreased by 42%;
propaganda of school shootings. Over 3 years (from 2018 to 2021), discussions of "Columbine" have decreased almost in half.
Cribrum believes that the state should be responsible for the “cleanliness” of the digital space, but it “lacks determination, and there is a media dependence of officials.”
To combat the toxic internet, researchers have suggested that authorities expand the list of prohibited information and develop a strict policy towards Elon Musk’s “Internet from the sky.”
"This is not necessary so that a resident of Naryan-Mar could watch porn on a fast channel in the polar night, but to deliver ideological content, bypassing the national government. In 2-3 years, they will pour any crap on our heads, bypassing national providers," Ashmanov noted.
According to Ekaterina Mizulina, a member of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation and head of the Safe Internet League, who was also present at the meeting, it is necessary to carefully expand the list of prohibited content, “discussing this with all parties.”
"Why a register of 'toxic' information? We already have terminology in the law. Or is it proposed to abolish the entire current system with the examination procedure and replace it with a self-regulation procedure," Mizulina asked in her Telegram channel.
According to her, the issue of creating such a registry should be approached in a balanced manner and with the participation of lawyers and psychologists. At the same time, in order to avoid arbitrary interpretations, "toxic content" should be described in the law.
Federation Council is preparing a bill to expand the l