Facebook is going through some difficult times at present. A problem of the way it currently operates, is that it can be seized upon by groups who misinform the reader, such as by generating fears about vaccination by focusing on pregnant women (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/feb/12/facebook-anti-vaxxer-vaccination-groups-pressure-misinformation). It has also been suggested that some criminal users on this platform (and others) have been transmitting clips of illegal (in this and many countries) blood sports such as hare coursing and cock fighting (often linked to betting). Both of these are in addition to the recent debates about exposing vulnerable children to images associated with self-harm and suicide as well as possible interference in elections and referenda. All these are the downside of something that can be beneficial in other respects. I await, with interest, to see how the politicians legislate in this area, without appearing heavy-handed.
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