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Facebook shuts popular stock trading group amid GameStop frenzy

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Re: Facebook shuts popular stock trading group amid GameStop frenzy

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Post by paxys »

> The notification, seen by Reuters, said without detail that the group violated policies on “adult sexual exploitation.”

That's some bullshit right there. Spin the wheel, come up with a random charge, and ban the entire community with zero recourse and no way to appeal.

Re: Facebook shuts popular stock trading group amid GameStop frenzy

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Post by systemvoltage »

I can see why shutting down far right wing extremist groups can be justified (or for that matter, far left wing extremists as well).

But some folks meme'ing about stocks? Come on.

Edit: If you're spewing hatred on me for some kind of retribution, shame on you. This isn't a place for that.

Re: Facebook shuts popular stock trading group amid GameStop frenzy

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Post by jkewnfjkwnef »

> Facebook suspended his group on Jan. 7 after labeling it a “dangerous organization,” according to correspondence seen by Reuters, though the company reinstated its privileges after he appealed to contacts there.

What a joke. They're not even pretending to do it under the guise of hate speech anymore.

Re: Facebook shuts popular stock trading group amid GameStop frenzy

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Post by morlockabove »

paxys wrote: post #2

> The notification, seen by Reuters, said without detail that the group violated policies on “adult sexual exploitation.” That's some bullshit right there. Spin the wheel, come up with a random charge, and ban the entire community with zero recourse and no way to appeal.

"It's a private company, they can do what they want!"
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