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In reply to the discussion: Facebook Knew Its Algorithm Fed QAnon Content to Users Within a Week [View all]luv2fly
(2,475 posts)10. And how much does Facebook know that we still don't know yet
Scary to think.
I understand the various rationales people bring forth to justify their Facebook use, but I haven't yet found one that there aren't substitutes for so that people don't have to support a platform complicit in so many of societies woes.
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Jilly_in_VA
Oct 2021
OP
Does the evil of Facebook outweigh the good? Yes. When democracy falls, who will say I
Alexander Of Assyria
Oct 2021
#4
Zuckerberg is a genius, he chose the dark side, it is a dirty to destroy his Death Star.
Alexander Of Assyria
Oct 2021
#11
There's a reason hate merchants like Ben Shapiro are the most viewed cites on Facebook
Johonny
Oct 2021
#6
QAnon couldn't go viral without Facebook - but it made a shitload of money for Zuckerberg
dalton99a
Oct 2021
#8
Madame, it is profitable for FB to host all subscribers, and every subscriber unintentionally
Alexander Of Assyria
Oct 2021
#12
But I heard, on FB, that if u just use some blockers and trusted friends and sources...all is well.
Alexander Of Assyria
Oct 2021
#16
You have no right to tell others what to do...that is the core issue. Facebook isn't going anywhere.
Demsrule86
Oct 2021
#35
I'm not insulting DU members. I am saying that Facebook users make money for Facebook.
Scrivener7
Oct 2021
#36
Well, then tell these people to get off Facebook, maybe they're part of the problem???
LeftInTX
Oct 2021
#38
Yes, absolutely. America did not know about the Russian Computer Worm that infected
Alexander Of Assyria
Oct 2021
#13
Once again, here is a very good review of how they radicalize people, abuse EVERYONE ON FACEBOOK
Scrivener7
Oct 2021
#29
I am hiding 'facebook' so I don't see these posts. Enough already. we either learn how to use
Demsrule86
Oct 2021
#34