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How Facebook Groups Have Contributed to the Growth of QAnon
30:59 - 37:19 (06:20)
Facebook's groups feature has played a significant role in the growth of QAnon, with the number of active groups likely continuing to increase. While researchers have realized the connection between groups and the spread of fascism, it took time for this to gain attention.
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The Facebook platform's groups feature has aided the growth of QAnon due to the secret algorithm recommendations feature, which suggests groups to users based on interest and existing group membership.
30:59 - 33:50 (02:50)
Summary
The Facebook platform's groups feature has aided the growth of QAnon due to the secret algorithm recommendations feature, which suggests groups to users based on interest and existing group membership. With tens of millions of active groups, QAnon has thrived since Facebook began emphasizing the groups feature in 2017.
ChapterHow Facebook Groups Have Contributed to the Growth of QAnon
EpisodePart Two: Mark Zuckerberg Should Be On Trial For Crimes Against Humanity
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A researcher studying extremist groups realized through personal experience with Facebook threats that Facebook groups were a major issue, especially after looking into the Boogaloo movement in 2019.
33:50 - 34:54 (01:04)
Summary
A researcher studying extremist groups realized through personal experience with Facebook threats that Facebook groups were a major issue, especially after looking into the Boogaloo movement in 2019.
ChapterHow Facebook Groups Have Contributed to the Growth of QAnon
EpisodePart Two: Mark Zuckerberg Should Be On Trial For Crimes Against Humanity
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Facebook's cross-jurisdictional task force dubbed Common Ground and newly created Integrity Teams carried out massive internal efforts to prioritize user engagement after realizing groups were driving the expansion of fascism in the US.
34:54 - 37:19 (02:24)
Summary
Facebook's cross-jurisdictional task force dubbed Common Ground and newly created Integrity Teams carried out massive internal efforts to prioritize user engagement after realizing groups were driving the expansion of fascism in the US.