Not to be unduly cynical, but any Public Relations 101 course will introduce the importance of third-party messaging, because statements coming from outside a c

Not to be unduly cynical, but any Public Relations 101 course will introduce the importance of third-party messaging, because statements coming from outside a company directly involved in some (apparent) scandal or other will always carry more weight with the public than an official corporate statement. Additionally, this kind of distance removes certain concerns about legal liability if more insider information is leaked later. [edit] I have no knowledge or opinion on this story, never read the Wire, and never use Meta or any of its products. It does, however, seem rather clear that governments and corporations concerned with controlling message and image do view social media platforms as the most important battleground in the information wars these days.