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That was a quote from Facebook’s official response to the leaks. The display ad on mobile cuts the article in a really odd way.
> The display ad on mobile cuts the article in a really odd way. Yep. That got me. Thanks for pointing it out. I removed that part of my post.
What are the potential legal ramifications for the whistleblower?
At this point, I think her best chance is to hope that Facebook will simply try to minimize the legal issue to avoid making her into too much of a martyr.
What are the potential legal ramifications for the whistleblower?
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From HN guidelines: > Please don't comment on whether someone read an article. "Did you even read the article?"
Because at the time it was the top comment making speculative claims and taking quotes WILDLY out of context. Accusing the author of trumping up an issue when the OP is quoting the rebuttal from the company is not just misleading but harmful misinformation and should be rightfully called out
EDIT: I removed a misquote from this comment after another user pointed out my mistake. There do appear to be a few legitimate concerns worth investigating, but it’s starting to feel like the media has sensed that Facebook is the villain du jour and they’re throwing everything at the wall to see what sticks. These stories seem to dance around the subject of what exactly Facebook did, but instead focus on the existenc…
I have to say it's extremely bad form to retroactively completely reedit your post so that your original statements (which were shown to be wrong) don't show anymore.
What are the potential legal ramifications for the whistleblower?
EDIT: I removed a misquote from this comment after another user pointed out my mistake. There do appear to be a few legitimate concerns worth investigating, but it’s starting to feel like the media has sensed that Facebook is the villain du jour and they’re throwing everything at the wall to see what sticks. These stories seem to dance around the subject of what exactly Facebook did, but instead focus on the existenc…
How does the "whistleblower"'s stated desires wrt goverment-mandated moderation standards differ from those articulated by representatives of the company itself? Such a framework would shift liability away from the company, possibly reduce their moderation load, and create a significant barrier for entry for potential competitors.