Summary & Mnemonic Devices
The 5 R's
There is not just one way to respond to antisemitism on social media.
We don't always have to react across all areas. Depending on the situation, the content, your mood, decide individually which strategy you choose.
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Recognize
Conscious recognition is the first step to combating antisemitism online. Identify antisemitic content on social media, hate comments, offensive memes, and misinformation. Watch for stereotypical representations, derogatory language, and antisemitic narratives, which can constantly evolve.
Retell
During the RESPOND! training, you received a lot of information and resources to help you recognize and combat antisemitism. Share this knowledge with your friends and family. Stay informed through social media and use the RESPOND! community for support. Your voice and your engagement can make a big difference.
Repost
Share positive and educational content
about Judaism and against antisemitism. There are many popular accounts that focus on these topics. Additionally, there are online text modules and ready-made slides that help you respond to antisemitic narratives and conspiracies. Through deconstruction, you can educate about antisemitic narratives. Repost content that spreads knowledge and breaks down prejudices to create a more positive and informed online community. Your voice matters.
Report
Report antisemitic content to social media platforms or to civil society reporting offices. Most social networks have reporting functions to help combat hate speech. Your report can help remove such content and prevent online hate from spreading. Reporting offices evaluate content submitted to them and regularly publish reports on the spread of antisemitism and hate
speech. These reports are an important basis for politics and the public. Together, we can make the online community safer.
Reflect & React
Think before you react. Reflect on the
possible impact of the content and your response. Respond objectively and respectfully to foster constructive discussion. Your behavior can positively influence others. There is not just one way to react, but various things we can do. We don’t always have to respond in all situations; it depends on the context, the content in question, and our own well-being.