Microsoft is now allowing hate speech against trans people..

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According to the messages and links shared within it, Microsoft has recently changed the guidelines on the LinkedIn social platform, removing “hate speech against transgender people” from the list of behaviors not allowed on social media. In addition, “race or gender identity” also appear to have been removed from the examples of intrinsic characteristics for which negative comments can be considered harassment.

The link below leads directly to a list of alternative resources to use if you wish to move away from Microsoft products following this rather disappointing change.