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To: DoodleBob

It’s a commerce concern. Some content is freely promoted while other political content is suppressed unless you cough up mney gor each and every post (and then is goes to people other than those who’ve already opted into the group/page).

And then there are the pages that are refused service without appeal.

Bakrle the cake laws apply because they bill for services.


39 posted on 08/17/2018 3:50:55 PM PDT by a fool in paradise
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To: a fool in paradise
There isn't any fraud in the commerce. For example, I know of many small rock bands where their sole presence online is FB. Why? Because it's cheap and they "own their platform." They think their fans and "likes" are theirs.

They're wrong. In fact, when they try to send a message across their fan base, FB has an algorithm whereby only a fraction of those who "liked" their page get the message...unless they boost it for $25.

The same generally holds true for other commercial enterprises...they don't "own" their likes. This is why many entities maintain their own website where they "own" their fans' email addresses etc.

This is not some mystery...LOTS of web pages are devoted to this situation. Now, if you are arguing the Feds should get involved via the Commerce Clause, we have a YUGE problem.

My guess is if enterprises leave FB, they'll quickly find that it's smarter move to build their own presence and website. I suspect Alex Jones is now reaping the benefit of him being cut off, and we can only hope it hastens a greater exodus.

45 posted on 08/17/2018 4:36:05 PM PDT by DoodleBob
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