Facebook Threatens to Pull News Links from Platform in Both Canada and the US Drew Wilson | December 17, 2022 Facebook has warned that they could block news sharing in both Canada and the US. It seems they don’t like paying ransoms.
As Meta Lays Off 13% of Workforce, Doubts Rise They Will Comply With C-18 Link Tax Drew Wilson | November 10, 2022 Canada’s Bill C-18 supporters continue to insist Facebook won’t block news links. A recent wave of layoffs, however, adds doubt to that.
Facebook and Instagram Censoring Posts Offering Abortion Pills Drew Wilson | July 7, 2022 Reports have surfaced saying that Facebook and Instagram are now censoring posts offering abortion pills or advice on how to get them.
Facebook Mulls Blocking News Links in Canada Over Link Taxes Drew Wilson | April 29, 2022 Facebook says it has some “serious concerns” over Canada’s link tax bill – so much so that it might block news in Canada.
As Canada’s Link Tax Said to Be Tabled Soon, US Publishers Call for a US Link Tax Drew Wilson | February 28, 2022 The Canadian Heritage Minister says the link tax is going to be tabled soon. This as lobbying continues in the US.
Facebook is Now Meta, An Effort to Move the Deck Chairs Drew Wilson | October 30, 2021 Facebook has a new parent company: Meta. It doesn’t really appear to solve the core problems, though.