Comments on: YouTube has removed Labour singer Joe Demicoli’s racist song, Diska Illegali – thank you, all those who reported it

By: ZeZeTech

ZeZeTech — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 12:18:35 +0000

Can’t agree more Mr.Borg, I was disappointed (to say the least) after I’ve laughed with gusto at his Eurovision parodies. He’s shown his true colours though.

Despite reporting the video to YouTube, as at today, this copy is still online. Maybe YouTube moderators don’t understand Maltese, someone should make it clear to them how offensive and racist the lyrics are.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbUh6Jarh60

By: martin borg

martin borg — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 09:42:27 +0000

I have always thought that Joe ‘ Kemmuna Airways’ Demicoli provided a much welcome and innovative satirical take on Maltese politics in an original way by applying new lyrics to famous songs.

This time however, I believe that he has reached the pits . Not only do the ‘lyrics’ qualify as race hate speech but the snarling rabid way he sings them reminded me of Ku Klux Klanners in ‘ Mississippi Burning’.

All he is doing is foment even more xenophobic and racist sentiments among us Maltese than there is. Shudder to think where all this can lead to.

By: Carmel Agius

Carmel Agius — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 09:09:30 +0000

Have the police been informed?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/377595985622234/

MALTA TAGHNA
IN LESS THAN 24HRS 1200 DECIDED TO ATTEND THE MASS DEMONSTRATION ON THE 4/8/13 . WE’RE GETTING MOMENTUM AND THIS IS VERY ENCOURAGING. THE DATE IS SET ON 4/8/13 BECAUSE IT IS FUTILE TO ORGANIZE A DEMONSTRATION WITH A HANDFUL OF PEOPLE, IT WILL BE A SIMPLE QUACK. ON THE OTHER HAND BY 4/8/13 THOUSANDS WILL JOIN OUR DEMONSTRATION. IT WILL BE A FEROCIOUS ROAR THAT WILL BE HEARD!!!
ONE DATE ONLY 4/8/13!!!

By: Watchful eye

Watchful eye — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 08:34:39 +0000

In reply to scott brown. Everything fits in this big jigsaw puzzle. And hey, all of a sudden they have stopped.

By: H.P. Baxxter

H.P. Baxxter — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 22:11:14 +0000

In reply to Antoine Vella. Then why in heaven's name did the courts prosecute Norman Lowell? Or is it a case of two weights and two measures, as usual? Ghax Joe Demicoli orrajt u simpatiku, imma lil Norman Lowell nibzghu minnu?

By: Allo Allo

Allo Allo — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 21:51:52 +0000

In reply to Bob. Just leave that in the hands of Jason and Jose

By: Len

Len — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 21:39:14 +0000

I got the picture Daphne, but Maltese immigrants did act like they were from outer space, gay men do like lavatories and get it up the *** and when it come to women, yes, they are a bunch of lazy slags and why should one trust them.

Perhaps I need to stop thinking outside this box.

By: H. Prynne

H. Prynne — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 21:38:01 +0000

What about if he sings this song in public, say during the Beer Festival? Can the police stop him?

By: Bob

Bob — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 21:25:08 +0000

Who do we report Muscat to? How do we get rid of him?

By: johnUSA

johnUSA — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 21:15:48 +0000

I have reported the group “Daqshekk ghal-Immigrazzjoni Illegali f’Malta” several times and I always get:

“Thank you for taking the time to report something that you feel may violate our Community Standards. Reports like yours are an important part of making Facebook a safe and welcoming environment. We reviewed the group you reported for containing hate speech or symbols and found it doesn’t violate our community standard on hate speech.”

How can it not violate their policy on hate speech? And furthermore, if many posts are in Maltese, how on earth are they evaluating such reports? I highly doubt they have a Maltese person working for facebook to analyze such reports.