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NZ — After arbitrarily claiming authority over online content by censoring Sean Plunket for saying ‘mumbo jumbo’, the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) has published a list of things podcasters can’t say.
Good morning: You are only allowed to say ‘Morena’
Vaccines are not safe: This will cost you $10,000 in fines
Maori conceded sovereignty: Can’t say that
Muppet: Can’t call a person a ‘muppet’
Cigars are good for you: That will get you into trouble
Jacinda is ‘Hitler’: Can’t say that
Jews are nice people: Please only promote the genocide in Gaza
Muhammad raped a 9-year-old: That will land you in prison
Saying—fuck, good cunt, fuck me!, and fuck off!: No swearing!
Dick Shit: Blame Paul Henry for this..
At publishing time, the Broadcasting Standards Authority has confirmed that podcasters are allowed to say racist things to white people, and have dismissed complaints from middle-aged white men for being called ‘stale, pale, male.’
