Facebook’s Oversight Board upheld the social network’s decision to ban former president Trump four months after Capitol riot washingtonpost.com/technology/202…
The Oversight Board banned Trump indefinitely after the Capitol riots, citing posts that it said encouraged violence.
However, it took issue with the “indefinite” suspension, calling it “vague and uncertain.” Facebook has six months to clarify. washingtonpost.com/technology/202…
However, it took issue with the “indefinite” suspension, calling it “vague and uncertain.” Facebook has six months to clarify. washingtonpost.com/technology/202…
A letter was submitted to Facebook's Oversight Board on Trump’s behalf, asking the board to reconsider his suspension.
It also claimed all “genuine” Trump supporters at the capital that day were law-abiding, and that “outside forces” were involved. washingtonpost.com/technology/202…
It also claimed all “genuine” Trump supporters at the capital that day were law-abiding, and that “outside forces” were involved. washingtonpost.com/technology/202…
The binding ruling by the 20-member Oversight Board, which is largely independent and funded by Facebook, could set the stage for a new political era online, reshaping the way speech by public officials is moderated by social media companies. washingtonpost.com/technology/202…
In a statement, Trump called the decision “a total disgrace and an embarrassment to our country.” wapo.st/2PPNGpY
It should not have been a close call — or anything to agonize about — for Facebook to keep Trump off the platform permanently, Margaret Sullivan writes. wapo.st/3hbAFCi
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