With the election nearing, Facebook censorship is increasing
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Facebook and Twitter increased censorship of conservative ideas leading up to the 2020 election.
- Facebook employed a new method to label conservative posts as seeking 'likes' and 'follows,' resulting in the shutdown of critical posts.
- The motive behind the censorship was seen as an effort to keep Donald Trump out of the White House.
- Google also downgraded conservative posts in internet searches and decreased revenue percentage from ads.
- The shift in traffic sources for the website led to loyal readers facing the choice of enduring ads or subscribing for an ad-free experience.
SUMMARY
In the lead-up to the 2020 election, Facebook and Twitter increased censorship of conservative ideas, with Facebook employing a new method to label conservative posts as seeking 'likes' and 'follows.' This resulted in the shutdown of posts critical of the Democratic party and its candidates. The censorship was not limited to individual users, as a conservative Facebook group also reported similar experiences. The motive behind the censorship was seen as an effort to keep Donald Trump out of the White House. Additionally, the article highlighted the impact of Google's downgrading of conservative posts in internet searches and the decrease in revenue percentage from ads. This led to a shift in traffic sources for the website, with loyal readers now facing the choice of enduring ads or subscribing for an ad-free experience.