Submit your public comments here. Deadline is September 12th. You also have the option to upload your comment via .pdf or .doc

https://www.oversightboard.com/pc/gender-identity-debate-videos/

Announcement of the public comment period here:

https://www.neowin.net/amp/metas-supreme-court-to-investigate-how-it-moderates-debate-around-gender-identity/

The Board would appreciate public comments that address:

• The impacts of Meta’s Hate Speech and Bullying and Harassment policies on freedom of expression around gender identity issues, and the rights of transgender people, including minors.
• Technical challenges in enforcing bullying and harassment policies at scale, the effectiveness of self-reporting requirements and their impacts on people targeted by bullying or harassment, and comparisons to alternative enforcement approaches.
• The sociopolitical context in the United States concerning freedom of expression and the rights of transgender people, especially for access to single-sex spaces and participation in sporting events.

As part of its decisions, the Board can issue policy recommendations to Meta. While recommendations are not binding, Meta must respond to them within 60 days. As such, the Board welcomes public comments proposing recommendations that are relevant to these cases.

Despite being an independent entity, the Oversight Board has significant authority that earned it the nickname “Meta’s supreme court.” It can overturn the company’s decisions in particular cases and issue policy recommendations to Meta.

Even though these recommendations are not binding, Meta must officially respond within 60 days, and it often leads to changes in Meta’s internal policies.