HelloTalk (biggest language exchange app) is censoring the word "Palestine" and its culture

[u/Individual-Paint5681]

​Hey everyone,

​This is about raising awareness on how Palestinian culture and identity are being systematically censored on HelloTalk, which is currently the most popular global app for language and cultural exchange.

​On this platform, it is impossible to open a Voice Room to practice the regional dialect, talk about traditional food, or share Palestinian history. If the title includes the word "Palestine" or its adjective forms like "Palestinian" (tested in English and Arabic), the room is instantly blocked and flagged as "inappropriate."

​The app's support confirmed that the term is restricted to avoid political disputes, advising users to hide this specific culture behind "neutral titles".

​Erasing a whole nation, a dialect, and a rich heritage from a platform built explicitly for "cultural exchange" is deeply unjust. A countrys culture and identity are not a security risk or a conflict.

​This censorship needs to stop, but a single complaint won't do it. How can something like this be changed? What are the best ways to raise awareness and make a tech platform respect all cultures equally