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> Why do people so strongly critique Facebook for selling ads but not businesses from buying them? I guess for the same reason people tend to criticise drug
by nonrandomstring 5y ago
> Why do people so strongly critique Facebook for selling ads but not
businesses from buying them?
I guess for the same reason people tend to criticise drug barons more
than street dealers, and dealers more than addicts.
Though everyone plays their part in an ugly business, there are power
relationships in operation. Facebook know what they are selling and
are gatekeepers to a near monopoly product. Businesses are desperately
in need and find few alternatives these days. Facebook are apex
predators and simply carry more responsibility and so deserve more
scrutiny for their role.