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Facebook backtracks after removing Warren ads calling for Facebook breakup

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Re: Facebook backtracks after removing Warren ads calling for Facebook breakup

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> Facebook confirms it took down Elizabeth Warren's ads about Facebook, but is in the process of restoring them.

> FB spox: "We removed the ads because they violated our policies against use of our corporate logo. In the interest of allowing robust debate, we are restoring the ads.”

https://twitter.com/RMac18/status/1105241057007087616

Re: Facebook backtracks after removing Warren ads calling for Facebook breakup

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Clever strategy by Elizabeth Warren. The ads might be effective in promoting her platform by themselves. And if the media report on the apparent irony, or FB takes them down, that gives her more publicity. FB's actions may cause a Streisland-like effect as well.

Re: Facebook backtracks after removing Warren ads calling for Facebook breakup

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post #3

While she views Facebook as too powerful, it is ironic she is happy to provide as revenue to the company.

It's not ironic, this is the entire point she is trying to make. It is impossible to reach a meaningful chunk of the public today without going through Facebook, and they have the ability to filter content as they see fit.
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