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Why would Whatsapp have any principles besides following local laws? It's just trouble with no business gains.

• amadeuspagel 4y ago
  As this example shows, following local laws can itself mean trouble.
• JumpCrisscross 4y ago
  > Why would any business have any principles besides following local laws? Local laws change. Facebook’s sociopathic culture has put it at a material disadvantage when it comes to public opinion and merger/regulatory approvals. If that spills into judgement of its employees, it could turn into a recruiting problem.
  • pid-1 4y ago
    I see where your are coming from, but I'm not convinced the alternatives are any better. The moment Meta fails to follow any local law, policimakers all over the world will scratch their heads and think about how that could happen in their own juridictions. There will be consequences. Moreover, most countries in the world regulate speech in many ways. I don't see why Meta should bear the responsibility of being the global free speech police when local citizens themselves were not keen at fighting this battle.
    • JumpCrisscross 4y ago
      > moment Meta fails to follow any local law Meta has a thorough history of selectively following local laws. > don't see why Meta should bear the responsibility of being the global free speech police They don't. They have a duty to not undermining American interests overseas. If they need active lawmaking to tell them when they are and are not doing that, Congress will create a permanent regulator for them.
• beardyw 4y ago
  Reputation. Ignore it at your peril.