Exposure to certain content online has led some down rabbit holes.
\n\nThe 2026 edition of the Singapore Terrorism Threat Assessment Report highlighted that youths who spend a significant amount of time on the internet may be exposed to violent, extremist or ideologically radical content.
\n\nSuch encounters can happen both voluntarily and involuntarily.
\n\nFor some youths, encountering such content online has become an unfortunate norm.
\n\nI am a 19-year-old Singaporean who has spent too much time online.
\n\nWhile some may be surprised and view the consumption of extreme media as uncommon—given that we are in Singapore and there must be guidelines and restrictions in place—some of this content will always slip through filters.
\n\nAs a likely result of algorithmic recommendations, content such as memes or edits referencing or glorifying extremist sentiment or acts of violence, and in some cases, straight-up gore, appear on social media platforms unsolicited.
\n\nThis is the natural workings of a network distributing content to users to ensure people always have stuff to consume.
\n\nSome people will flag and report it.
\n\nHere's what I have been exposed to.
\n\nA meme depicting Jihadi John, a propaganda symbol for the extremist group Islamic State (IS). Photo from social media.
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Original source: https://mothership.sg/
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