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Ah-ha, Facebook declares its neoliberal fantasy to build its own private court system for governing speech - ft.com/content/f0306e… ... a warning flag for the urgent need of extensive regulation by actual Gov regulators backed by collective responsibility and democracy.
From a Gov perspective, I would be taking the view that Facebook is a means of propaganda and manipulation. That Facebook has declared an intention to create the perception of a secret court like system to impose values on internet speech should be setting the klaxon off ...
... beforehand, I was more reserved on my view with Facebook considering its psychological experimentation and the political use of the service as an irritant that needs managing. This latest move however shows a disturbing trend and intention ...
... I am not quite at the point of declaring Facebook an enemy of democracy but I am certainly getting closer. Urgent Government regulation of this company and its action is now required. Its lobbyists should be barred from both houses and a Royal Commission set up.
