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Last modified on Wed 27 Jan 2021 13.34 EST Plymouth Hoe is one of the most well-known sites in the UK’s seafaring history, the spot where Sir Francis Drake reputedly finished a game of bowls before heading out to fight the Spanish Armada. But Facebook has found itself in hot water after challenging some posts from local people who innocently mentioned the Hoe, mistakenly thinking they were using a misogynist term. The social media company has apologised for its mistake and promised to take steps to ensure residents and visitors can use the term in relation to the Devon landmark. It has argued that some words can be slurs or offensive if used in certain ways and certain contexts, but not in others – but admitted it was at fault in this case. ....
But, obviously, it sounds quite like a misogynistic term for sex worker, despite being spelt differently. But of course, context is everything. The word ceases to have offensive meaning when preceded by Plymouth in reference to the scenic coastline. Problems arose when an administrator of a Plymouth based Facebook page noticed some posts being removed for offensive content. Just a quick post to say anyone living Plymouth h o e, please don’t write it as one word, hey said. Facebook are saying it’s harassment and muting people and giving them a Facebook ban. It’s not us doing that. ....
10 reasons to shop local in Plymouth this Christmas There s lots to enjoy across the city this festive season, from lights and displays to fabulous offerings at shops and eateries Advertorial Soak up the festive atmosphere in the city centre, as you wrap up all your Christmas shopping ‘Tis the season to shop safely, so to get you in the Christmas spirit and ready to tick off all of the presents on your Christmas list, here’s our countdown of the top ten reasons to shop in Plymouth this Christmas. Yule be sorry if you go anywhere else… 1. Get in the festive spirit ....