Excessively gory footage of people or animals
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RemovalHow serious: SeriousXViolence and gore
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What triggers it
Dismembered or mutilated bodies, charred or burned human remains, exposed internal organs or bones, animal torture or killing.
What X says
“Gratuitous Gore: Media of humans or animals that depicts excessively graphic or gruesome content related to death, violence or severe physical harm”
We last checked this against X's page on .
How to fix it
Cut or blur the gore frames. For news or awareness use, add the Graphic content warning.
Good to know
Exception: excessively gory media tied to newsworthy events, awareness or a call for political action may stay if it is labeled with a content warning. Hunting, fishing and food processing are allowed unless excessively gory.
Can FYProof spot it?
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Related X rules
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