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OCEAN COUNTY – Will Rise Up Ocean County rise up once more? Many do not think so as the controversial Facebook page has shut down again.
The page has been criticized in the last year for being a haven of anti-Semitism and forum for hate speech. As of Feb. 5, it has been deleted from the social media website for “using hate speech.”
Rise Up Ocean County, became active in 2018 and according to its administrators focused on bringing awareness to traffic, overcrowding and general growth issues. The page’s administrators took it down for 24 hours last month leading some to think it was gone for good but it rose back to the irritation of residents, clergy and public officials.
The administrators of Rise Up Ocean County administrators posted Facebook’s notification on their separate website: “Your page has been unpublished for using hate speech, which goes against the Facebook Community Standards.” They plan to appeal the social media group’s ruling stating its removal was “arbitrary and capricious.” In a January interview with Jersey Shore Online.com an administrator of the group who would not give his name, acknowledged that the group had come under great scrutiny by Facebook blaming Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Gurbir Singh Grewal for putting pressure on the social media platform.
The administrator had said that the platform was being more selective in what it was allowing to be posted, was cooperating with authorities and was being more cautious. In its appeal, the administrators said “our posts and our comments to insure that at all times we complied with Facebook community standards.”
The appeal adds that “the platform is too valuable to our efforts to risk losing it.”
Murphy and Grewal issued a joint statement said “we just learned that Facebook has decided to take down the public page on the company’s social network called ‘Rise Up Ocean County.’ Facebook’s action comes 10 months after the Director of our Division on Civil Rights, Rachel Wainer Apter, first sent a letter to Facebook expressing concerns about racist and anti-Semitic statements on the page.”
“There is a rising tide of hate around our country and around our state. We at the Division on Civil Rights are working with community organizations to combat it by creating connections, fostering mutual understanding and respect, and confronting stereotypes. You at Facebook also have a role to play in monitoring comments that incite violence based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, and disability,” Apter wrote in a letter to Facebook last April.
“Since then, we’ve consistently and repeatedly made clear our view that the page appeared to violate Facebook’s terms of service, and we appreciate that Facebook has now decided that this kind of hateful rhetoric has no place on its platform,” the joint statement added.
The statement included, “there remains much that should be done to stop the spread of hate on the Internet. The Murphy Administration will continue to call out hate whenever and wherever we see it, we will persist in demanding meaningful reforms to address the proliferation of hate online, and we will continue working to make New Jersey a safe and inclusive place for all of our residents.”
Almost a year ago, the subject of the Facebook page was noted at a press conference held in the lobby of the Jackson Municipal Complex a half hour prior to the township’s regular council meeting which the topic dominated. During the press conference various officials including (R-30th District) Sen. Robert Singer condemned the documentary and Rise Up Ocean County.
Mayor Michael Reina and the members of council said anti-Semitism had no place in Jackson or the rest of the world. The audience at that meeting was made up of many Orthodox Jews from Jackson, Lakewood and Toms River who joined township residents in calling for the governing body to adopt a resolution identical to one passed in Lakewood earlier this month proposed by the Simon Wiesenthal Center, a Jewish human rights organization.
The Freeholders passed that resolution days later. It denounced Rise Up Ocean County, calling it anti-Semitic based on the text and content of their posts and four trailers promoting the release of a documentary called “Ocean County 2030.” That documentary has not been released according to the administrators of Rise Up Ocean County.
The subject of that documentary were issues of current and future development in Ocean County primarily focusing on Lakewood, Toms River and Jackson, each of whom have had an increase in their communities’ Orthodox Jewish population.
Rise Up posted a response to the Freeholders, calling them traitors for passing the resolution shortly afterwards.
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Fake RUOC page
Karen Dewar ahhhh ok I was wondering
I hope they are not done
There is a private group page that they are now posting in. It was created a while ago in case something like this happened.
Tracey Nolan can someone IM me the page please.
Betsy Cronen Huhn did someone message u with it?
David Langworth. Not yet
Betsy Cronen Huhn pm’d u
David Langworth I would like it too please.
They already have a new page up.
Laura Schneider Lange fake
It’s the fake page that you are seeing. They have a small following. Don’t comment on it. They will ridicule you.
Maria Bojko Tur RUOC has had a second page for a while and it’s up and running
Laura Schneider Lange just type in Rise Up Ocean County in your search. The link to the private page will come up. Request to join. They have to approve you first.
This is more Anti- Constitutionitism . I Guess Free Speech is dead.
Glenn Ehrhardt free speech isn’t without consequences.
And FB has policies agreed to when you join
Kathleen Patricia they were the only group that kept you informed on what they were doing, and again you ever read the comments from people on politics and FB keeps them on
Glenn Ehrhardt ????????♀️
Kathleen Patricia also isn’t without criticism, debate, consequences, and repercussions. Ergo it isn’t free
They have a instagram and twitter and a webpage
Rise up against what? If you want to defeat your enemy, you should name your enemy. And I don’t think Jews are the enemy. It’s politicians passing laws and loopholes for one group of people but not another. It starts at the top, vote the bastards out! And remember, our ancestors died in Germany not just for the freedom of the Jewish people but the freedom of the world. Resist anti-semitism people
Let them move into your town and turn it into a complete shithole and try driving around them every day and we will see if you change your tune
Cliff Thomas Bullshit.
Why are you so ignorant?
This is about a certain group who use the Antisemitism Card whenever they do not get their Corrupt way. And our Corrupt politicians allow it so they get their block vote. Never was about religion. Just sick of this Hassidic Cult destroying our Towns.
Frank Rosso I think I said it pretty well. I’m not arguing there isnt a problem. But it needs to come thru law and law enforcement. Not making blanket statements about Jews on FB. So just curious, what is the alternative?
Ryan Hatch them? Do you mean hascidics? Or Jews?
Frank Rosso so one person calls another ignorant so it makes it gospel or cuz you say so?
There’s Jews and there’s Lakewood! There’s a huge difference!! One is a beautiful religion and the other is a vile cult!! I have many Jewish friends and none of them like lakewood!
Not the end!
Please keep fighting. RUOC !!!!
They speak the truthful facts that others do not want to be called out on…..stop invading towns and making people bend over backwards for a certain group of people
Anything and anyone who goes against or disagrees with “them” is considered anti Semitic!!! Bullshit!!!! Murphy is a buck tooth, useless, brown nosing jerkoff!!!!
Hey Mo…
They want all their taxpayers to remain ignorant to the facts and corruption going on in Ocean County!! They have turned their heads for too long. Exposure to the facts makes them look bad as they have done nothing to alleviate the situation. They are NOT serving ALL their constituents equally!! I am sick and tired of it!! ????
O please why cause he speaks the truth and put all them on blast really get the fuck out of here
No, it is not the end. They expose illegal activity, corruption and Abuse of our environmental resources.
Sandra Lee our?
Scott A Barnes yes Scott the environmental impact is “all” of “our” problem and the future of our children and grandchildren. The overdevelopment of these towns has to stop!
Scott A Barnes yes, it impacts all of us.
Suzan Dunnkosky I agree with ban the overdevelopment issue. It is a problem. Hell my ban for five years banned any residential building in town. N the town thrived
The HASSIDIC CULT and our Corrupt POS AG and Governor hate when the truth is told! This is so wrong.
The scumbags that are against them will not be able to silence the web page just like they cannot silence the people. They sure as hell can try and then whine and then cry antisemitism because people won’t just sit idly by and watch the ruination of their hometown with people that have no regard for the laws of the land or the environment they invade like locusts
Such BS
I have videos of these so called wonderful younger men sniffing cocaine want those videos
U with the group
Jonathan Ramirez Sr. Show them!
Good.
Half, if not everyone bitching about this, voted for “Mo.” Confused much?
Kevin Karlick right!
We need to start by being very clear on quality of life vs anti semitism
There are groups of people that do not understand the difference
No way…Let us all Rise Up and let our voices be heard. I stand with RUOC.
Evelyn Lovenberg Ciano us? Our? Speak only for yourself
When truth hurts scream “racist”.
Walter Marzulli …… agree … it’s a sad truth and it should stop … all cards on the table and all energy put into saving the unprotected whom have no card…the children … human trafficking has been on the rise and not decline … time to realign behind this real crime ………
Walter Marzulli a religion, or small facet of one religion cannot be a race
Stupid isn’t a religion.
Walter Marzulli, when the truth is beyond your conception of reality, like this for no reason.
Kathleen Carlin, anytime you want to make a valid argument, I’m here.
I triple dog dare you.
Mo
Scott A Barnes I believe trump just declared Judaism a race
Hope they come back stronger
Love this page – I read it daily
Gov. Murphy and AG are censuring Citizens. Wow that’s odd. NOT !!!
They will be back
I doubt it
They can’t handle the truth! No escaping karma. Thank you Rise up Ocean cnty for all the important information you share. ????
They’re still on Instagram!!! ????????????
RUOC is not racist in the least. They are people who are sick and tired of the residents in Lakewood living in million dollar homes collecting welfare benefits getting caught and not having to serve jail time or even pay restitution. Anyone else caught doing that would be in jail now but because they have established a voting bloc and cry antisemitism, they get away with it. For now….
Rich Alan so us ONE million dollar home in Lakewood
Heres one
And here
And here
And here……..
Ashley Freudeman hes a troll that has far too much time on his hands!! Its not even worth your time to reply because some people are just ignorsnt to facts!
What? No million dollar homes in TR? Jackson? Howell? Also, many say when New neighbors move into surrounding towns that neighborhoods take a nosedive – properties are unkept – and Lakewood is pointed to as an example- yet these homes you’ve posted 1-are in fact million dollar properties, 2- hardly look neglected, and 3-are located in Lakewood
Very sad!!! I feel your not afraid to tell the truth!
Susan Depaola
Murphy announced its shut down today. It’s BS. Whatever these Democrats don’t like
Im Polish how come i dont have a special cute name for people who hate pollocks? ANTI Semetism lmfao if you have a special name for people who hate you maybe you need to look in the mirror.
Will there be another page to replace it??
Dimitra Donnelly go to their website
Oh trust me they will be back… They should hire an attorney to file a violation of their first amendment rights. I am sure there is an attorney out there that would definitely take this case….
Craig Saltarelli it’s not technically protected since fb is a private company, from what I understand. I’m sure they could flip it since they were shut down for ‘public posts’. And if it’s a private company, why are our elected officials sticking their noses in places they technically don’t belong ????
Craig Saltarelli Maybe on a technicality since Murphy is the one trying to shut it down
When your a cult with a large voting bloc and can pay off the governor and a lot of state and local politicians this what happens when the truth be spoken. We will not take this lightly as they have woke. The sleeping giant in Ocean County!
They’ll be back!!
They was better then news 12
RUOC still has an active website. Let’s not give up defending our way of life
Dave Tober where its at
Carita Griffin https://riseupoceancounty.com/f/we-will-rise-above-facebook#
Oh no tell me you will have another page
Michelle Curry they’re on Instagram for now
Dimitra Donnelly okay thanks so much!!!
Michelle Curry no problem
Michelle Curry https://riseupoceancounty.com/f/we-will-rise-above-facebook#
Rob Curry here’s why
https://riseupoceancounty.com/
Being attacked on Twitter because I follow RUOC. I’m told I’m anti-Semitic because I belong to the group. I’m told I’m ignorant for believing everything written by them, I’m being manipulated by them into hating. It’s frustrating to not be able to express major concerns about a wrongful act that affects my family, friends, and neighbors. We have every right to be vocal about the overdevelopment, the harassment, the illegal stores, and animal abuse that we do not support and is taking place near us. I strongly support a group who exposes abuse of any type, especially if it is affecting our way of life. We have a right to speak about it, and defend it as well. Only the ignorant will remain in the dark about the truth.
Rennie Connolly they spam my cell all day. All from Lakewood #’s. ????
John Sorrentino, it’s a shame we can’t be vocal without backlash; oh well.
Screw them they booted me from their page for calling Murphy a scumbag which pretty much everyone was doing and saying F U to Lakewood
The truth hurts doesn’t it Takewood
It’s pretty sad that people who are concerned about the impact on our county from unchecked development are attacked. Our watershed, Pinelands and roads cannot handle it. But apparently the governor is only concerned with one group of people. Doesn’t matter your religion, it’s wrong.
Susan Ferrera Busardo and how much $$$ he can line his pockets with before we New Jersians boot him. Murphy is Thief and a bum!
People can’t handle the truth! We were told as children to tell the truth something went wrong !
Roaches don’t like when the light is TURNED ON…..
https://riseupoceancounty.com/f/we-will-rise-above-facebook
Murphy is so dumb he sides w the group that votes 99% republican in ocean county
Twitter too