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halfulglas

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3. FB LOVES conspiracy theories.

Reply to luv2fly (Original post)

Thu Mar 31, 2022, 07:36 PM

Mar 2022

Studies show they increase "engagement." People fighting back and forth. The anger. The checking to see if your post had any likes or further argument. Think of the site traffic. Think of the ad money.

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Facebook fails to label 80% of posts promoting bioweapons conspiracy theory [View all] luv2fly Mar 2022 OP

OK please arrest him and take the crimes against humanity site down? Brainfodder Mar 2022 #1

It isn't Facebook it's FAIL-book - in so many ways FakeNoose Mar 2022 #2

FB LOVES conspiracy theories. halfulglas Mar 2022 #3

Shocked, I tell you. Scrivener7 Mar 2022 #4