• Has InfoWars Been Wiped From Social Media Completely?

    Has InfoWars Been Wiped From Social Media Completely?

    You might recall that Facebook took an earlier stance against removing InfoWars from their website, indicating that everyone had a right to their own beliefs and views.  But now, Facebook has removed four pages run by the conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.  What was their reason? Facebook explains that the channels repeatedly violate their policies against hate…

  • Should Facebook Attempt to Stop the Spread of Fake News?

    Should Facebook Attempt to Stop the Spread of Fake News?

    Facebook is really trying to put fake news into its rear-view mirror.  This makes sense to me.  This isn’t a good news story, because it’s caused so much damage over the last few years.  That’s why I applaud Facebook (although it doesn’t always seem that way) for trying to rid itself of the scourge that…