Facebook accused of censorshipREUTERS Facebook has been criticised for deleting content involving police violence and removing iconic imagery from the Vietnam War. More than 70 rights groups have asked Facebook to clarify its policies for removing content, especially at the behest of governments, alleging the company has repeatedly censored postings that document human rights violations. * Five ways my life's better without Facebook* How Facebook makes us dumber* The big myth Facebook needs everyone to believeFacebook's content policies have come under growing international scrutiny amid several controversial takedowns and reversals in recent months, including the company's handling of an iconic Vietnam war photo showing a naked girl burned by napalm. A Facebook spokeswoman said the company was reviewing the letter. Facebook announced last month it would begin weighing news value more heavily when deciding whether to block content.

Source: Stuff November 01, 2016 20:27 UTC