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Facebook will let users livestream self-harm, leaked documents show https://www.theguardian.com/news/2017/may/21/facebook-users-livestream-self-harm-leaked-documents?page=with:img-2 Summary: " Internal manual shows how site tries to strike balance between allowing cries for help and discouraging copycat behaviour" Facebook will allow users to livestream attempts to self-harm because it “doesn’t want to censor or punish people in distress who are attempting suicide”, according to leaked documents . However, the footage will be removed “once there’s no longer an opportunity to help the person” – unless the incident is particularly newsworthy. Key facts/stats: The Guardian has been told concern within Facebook about the way people are using the site has increased in the last six months. (facebook guidance on self harm and suicide) For instance, moderators were recently told to “escalate” to senior managers any content related to 13 Reasons Why – a N