Chapter
Facebook's Proposed Solution for Moderating Hot Button Issues in Groups
37:19 - 45:05 (07:46)
Facebook proposes creating temporary subgroups for hot button issue conversations and excising them from the main group to prevent derailment of the group, but concerns are raised regarding the control and influence of influential individuals in the moderation process.
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The Common Ground team proposed several solutions to reduce polarization on Facebook including creating temporary subgroups for heated conversations and tweaking recommendation algorithms to offer a wider range of Facebook group suggestions.
37:19 - 38:39 (01:19)
Summary
The Common Ground team proposed several solutions to reduce polarization on Facebook including creating temporary subgroups for heated conversations and tweaking recommendation algorithms to offer a wider range of Facebook group suggestions. However, these solutions were considered anti-growth and requiring Facebook to take a moral stance which could negatively impact user engagement and time spent on the site.
ChapterFacebook's Proposed Solution for Moderating Hot Button Issues in Groups
EpisodePart Two: Mark Zuckerberg Should Be On Trial For Crimes Against Humanity
PodcastBehind the Bastards
After losing interest in tackling accessibility and moderation measures due to the impact it would have on Facebook's growth, Mark Zuckerberg began to harden his stance against holding social media responsible for polarization.
38:39 - 39:54 (01:15)
Summary
After losing interest in tackling accessibility and moderation measures due to the impact it would have on Facebook's growth, Mark Zuckerberg began to harden his stance against holding social media responsible for polarization. This shift may also stem from anger towards journalists following the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
ChapterFacebook's Proposed Solution for Moderating Hot Button Issues in Groups
EpisodePart Two: Mark Zuckerberg Should Be On Trial For Crimes Against Humanity
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Joel Kaplan, a policy chief in Facebook lends his influence in the company, being Mark Zuckerberg's key to pacifying right wing critics.
39:54 - 43:01 (03:06)
Summary
Joel Kaplan, a policy chief in Facebook lends his influence in the company, being Mark Zuckerberg's key to pacifying right wing critics. He was also a policy advisor for George W. Bush's 2000 campaign and a participant in the Brooks Brothers riot.
ChapterFacebook's Proposed Solution for Moderating Hot Button Issues in Groups
EpisodePart Two: Mark Zuckerberg Should Be On Trial For Crimes Against Humanity
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Following a summer of dangerous far-right rallies, the Boogaloo movement, and Facebook's lack of action, the social media platform has decided to ban the use of militias from their service.
43:01 - 45:05 (02:04)
Summary
Following a summer of dangerous far-right rallies, the Boogaloo movement, and Facebook's lack of action, the social media platform has decided to ban the use of militias from their service. However, Facebook still needs to address the issue of violent extremism in their groups, as changes meant to improve civic discussion have not been enough.