A media watchdog in Russia has launched an investigation into the language learning app Duolingo over allegedly spreading “LGBT propaganda”.
https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/02/10/russia-watchdog-duolingo-lgbt-propaganda/ Roskomnadzor (RKN), a federal agency that monitors and censors mass media within Russia, is investigating Duolingo for a possible “distribution of information that promotes LGBT”.
The investigation comes just months after Russia’s supreme court ruled that the “international public LGBT movement”, which does not exist, is an extremist group.
For years, Russia has attacked LGBTQ+ rights with a range of homophobic laws, from banning gender-affirming procedures in 2023 to censoring so-called “gay propaganda” in 2013.
Now, the latest target of Russia’s strict anti-LGBTQ+ laws is the popular learning app that teaches over 40 languages to more than 60 million users worldwide.
An investigation was launched into Duolingo after a “human rights” group Radetel, based in Novosibirsk in central Russia, filed a complaint with the RKN, news outlet Novaya Gazeta reports.
Radetel, which claims on its Telegram page that it is on a mission to protect “public morality, culture, and traditional values”, argued that children should not be allowed to use Duolingo after uncovering exercises on the app that refer to the LGBTQ+ community.
In a post to their Telegram page, shared by Novaya Gazeta, Radetel shared two screenshots of Duolingo English exercises, one that mentions the word “lesbian”, and another that mentions the word “gay.”
In a comment to TASS, the RKN’s press service confirmed: “Roskomnadzor is checking the application for the dissemination of information promoting LGBT people.”
On their official website, Duolingo acknowledges its inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters and stories in their lessons.
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As well as introducing three LGBTQ+ Duolingo characters, the app has, since the beginning, included “everyday depictions of LGBTQ+ life” in order to “show queer people living their lives in an unsensatinalised and normal way.” Explaining the thought process behind Duolingo’s LGBTQ+ representation, the website reads: “Duolingo believes deeply in diversity and representation. This made it a no-brainer to include all types of characters of different ages, ethnic backgrounds, and sexual orientations. “The second reason is our learners. Something really unique about Duolingo is the extremely vast and diverse audience for our content: language learners of all ages, from all around the world. Yes, that’s a lot of people. “And with such a broad base of learners, we have a responsibility to reflect and relate to the experiences of all kinds of people, LGBTQIA+ folks included.” PinkNews has approached Duolingo’s press team for comment.
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>>1265959 Well, I thought Russia was crazy with this one.
Then:
>As well as introducing three LGBTQ+ Duolingo characters, the app has, since the beginning, included “everyday depictions of LGBTQ+ life” in order to “show queer people living their lives in an unsensatinalised and normal way.” LGBT in a language app? Come on. Come on.
> the “international public LGBT movement”, which does not exist Seems it does.
>is an extremist group. It appears they are.
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>>1265962 how much did you make with this post anon? crypto or fiat?
I'm gay,(joyful, happy, insouciant) but not a homo.
I'm gay,(joyful, happy, insouciant) but not a homo. Mon 12 Feb 2024 00:48:04 No. 1265981 Report Quoted By:
Russia is really a pro-homo nation. They adored such gay icons like Rudolf Nureyev. They just pretend to be homophobic to piss off the USA.
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>>1265974 they do it for free, which is the sad part.
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Well if Russia said it, it must be true. Truly the most free nation on Earth.
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>>1265983 >>1265962 I mean it's pretty clear that there is an international LGBT movement, so I'm not sure why you're bullying him. Like I don't even know what you're trying to claim?
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>>1265989 >I mean it's pretty clear that there is an international LGBT movement It depends on what you're implying by international movement. If by international movement you mean there's a general sentiment and agreement among the thousands of LGBT organizations and communities around the globe working towards relatively the same goal then yes, there is an international movement. If by international movement you're implying some sort of top down, hierarchical centralized organization that sits in smokey back rooms rubbing their palms together and plotting their next LGBT conspiracy takeover of society then you're a brain-rotted /pol/tard. I mean, every societal advocacy group of any kind has some sort of international movement.
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>>1265991 >If by international movement you're implying some sort of top down, hierarchical centralized organization that sits in smokey back rooms rubbing their palms together and plotting their next LGBT conspiracy takeover of society then you're a brain-rotted /pol/tard. This does actually exist and it tries to push fag books into schools and teach kids about sex in the ass. If it didn't exist, this type of faggotry movement would be isolated, but faggots are trying to put it everywhere.
Oh, and also there's the UN/WEF which is the centralized organization all the fag groups get their gayops from.
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>>1265995 You will grow as a person if you can just admit to yourself that you don't understand jack shit.
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>>1265996 Take your own advice.
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>>1265995 So you're a brain-rotted /pol/tard.
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>>1265999 So you don't believe the UN/WEF maintains a fagifesto of faggoals?
Interesting.
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One look at duolingo and you can tell it's pozzed shit.
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>>1266001 >So you don't believe the UN/WEF maintains a fagifesto of faggoals? No. I think you're already weakened mental state has been further corroded by online right-wing conspiracies. Its gotten so bad you barely even speak english anymore. Every other word in your communication is a /pol/ catchphrase indecipherable to normal human beings.
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>>1266005 >No. I think Stop right there. You absolutely do not think. Nor do you read. Nor do you understand.
Thanks.
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>>1266006 why are you thanking him for making you mad
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>>1265959 >Russia will ban the app Oh no! Who gives a shit? It wasn't made for Russians anyway. This is like getting mad that China banned The Disney Channel. No really, who gives a fuck?
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>>1266022 Pink news cares about Duolingo being banned for sneaking fag shit into a language learning app.
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>>1265974 3 beets and a vodka ration
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>>1266027 I'm sure it's already banned in dozens of countries from Kazakhstan to Oman, but no one alive gives a fuck except the CEO of Dualinga. When Russia banning an app makes the news it's because they're distracting you from something else.
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>>1266066 >When Russia banning an app makes the news it's because they're distracting you from something else. When it makes the Pink News, you can take it at face value so you can calm down.
Also fags care if it's banned in Russia, because LGBT is an extremist cult.
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>>1266027 And you seem to give a shit because.... you're also a fag?