Now do this put-the-text-back-together activity.
This is the text (if you need help).
One of China's largest social media sites, Weibo, has reversed a ban on users posting online content related to LGBT issues. On Friday, the social networking giant issued a statement announcing that for the next three months, it would be deleting images, cartoons and videos that were "related to homosexuality". It also said it would remove content with "pornographic implications" or content that promoted "bloody violence". The Internet company said it was part of a new "clean-up campaign" that intended "to create a sunny and harmonious community environment" within China's online community. It also said it was complying with China's cyber-security laws.
Weibo reversed the decision on Monday following a passionate public outcry from the country's Internet users. Many of Weibo's LGBT community responded to the initial ban by posting photos of themselves with their partners, often adding rainbow emojis. Many people cited China's constitution, which protects minorities. One user said the constitution maintains that the "personal dignity" of citizens is "inviolable" and that insult directed against citizens is prohibited. A woman from Shanghai posted: "I suddenly find that in this strong country, Weibo is discriminating against and attacking this sexual minority." Weibo responded to the outcry by reversing its decision and thanking everyone for the discussion.
Comprehension questions- On what day of the week did Weibo announce its ban?
- For how long did Weibo intend to delete content?
- What kind of violence did Weibo say it would remove?
- What sunny and harmonious thing did Weibo hope to create?
- What did Weibo say it was complying with?
- What was the reaction of the public to the ban?
- What kind of emojis did people post of themselves?
- What does the Chinese constitution say is "inviolable"?
- What minority did a woman say Weibo was attacking?
- What did Weibo thank people for?
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