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my cynical side says there is more to this. I think FB is a major threat to the distribution of news that is mostly owned and controlled by the mainstream medi

my cynical side says there is more to this. I think FB is a major threat to the distribution of news that is mostly owned and controlled by the mainstream media owners. I think this is all part of forcing FB to come to the negotiation table, and negotiate banning more independent information sources to make these fines go away.

pteredactyl 7y ago
Good take. It's a shakedown of epic proportions. Government wants to pierce their 'corporate veil'. I'm not a Facebook fan, but I hope they don't.
Angostura 7y ago
I don't think Fox News really cares about Facebook
- hulahoof 7y ago
  Why would you think that ?
- int_19h 7y ago
  I think that of all the news companies, Fox is probably the one that would care most, since they have the largest proportion of the audience that's only there for the daily outrage.
deckar01 7y ago
I would leave the thinking to journalists who dedicate their careers to uncovering the truth. Stating you believe in a conspiracy without having any evidence undermines your entire point.
muckrakerz 7y ago
FB has largely colluded with major media outlets in determining who would be "real" news. It has given the stamp of approval to most large media corporations. Which is nonsense, I don't want it screening things. I want my family pictures and my friends thoughts and I don't care where they come from.