Isn't this the same point as "Guns don't kill people, people kill people"?
While that statement is objectively true, the fact remains that Facebook amplifies and benefits from sensational posts.
They are in a position to moderate the worst impacts of mis-information and yet consistently appear to be falling short.
While I agree that parts of society is to blame for the online toxicity online, FB (and other social media companies) are certainly in position to do a better job of managing some of the worst impacts such as vaccine hesitancy and political mis-information.
Infact they appear to be reluctant to act on it, since sensational posts and controversial topics appear to encourage attention.
While that statement is objectively true, the fact remains that Facebook amplifies and benefits from sensational posts.
They are in a position to moderate the worst impacts of mis-information and yet consistently appear to be falling short.
While I agree that parts of society is to blame for the online toxicity online, FB (and other social media companies) are certainly in position to do a better job of managing some of the worst impacts such as vaccine hesitancy and political mis-information.
Infact they appear to be reluctant to act on it, since sensational posts and controversial topics appear to encourage attention.