TODD HERMAN

Why we need to care about Facebook and its policies

May 24, 2017, 4:29 PM

cyberstalking law, social media...

(AP)

(AP)

I don’t really like Facebook.

The social media company molds information and controls what people see. Google has power as well; to the extent that they’ve even decided that movements like fascism are a right-wing concept.

RELATED: Twitter comment gets Todd Herman into hot water

Facebook is a different animal. It pushes information out to billions of people.

There was an internal memo that was leaked from Facebook that talked about their criteria for taking images and videos down.

It’s roughly up to the company’s staff to decide whether something is taken down or not. They will only remove something if it shared with “sadism and celebration.” What exactly does that mean?

Even more disturbing are Facebook’s rules on disrupting real world harm. The memo says “videos of violent death, while marked as disturbing, do not always have to be deleted because they can help create awareness of issues such as mental illness.” Do Jihad videos do that? Facebook decides. What about someone defending themselves with a firearm? Facebook again makes the decision.

But the company says they will allow people livestream attempts to do self-harm because they don’t want to censor people while they are in distress. Shouldn’t they at least contact the authorities? That is a remarkable stance for a company to take.

Their memos also say that videos of abortion are alright as long as there is no nudity!

Facebook has become a new arm of the media. And they aren’t admitting that there are no rules, because, in each case the decisions are left up to the employees. And who are the employees? Facebook is one of the most liberal companies in the world.

As always, please listen to the full audio clip for complete context.

Todd Herman

KTTH host Todd Herman....

Todd Herman

Host Todd Herman says farewell on his last show on KTTH

On his last day on KTTH airwaves, host Todd Herman shares his final personal note to end his show.

2 years ago

(Getty Images)...

Brady Robic

The Todd Herman Show 12-1-2021

Welcome to Todd's Final Show on this station! Make sure you are staying in the know with all of today's hot topics and takes here on The Todd Herman Show on AM 770 KTTH

2 years ago

(Getty Images)...

Brady Robic

The Todd Herman Show 11-30-2021

Make sure you are keeping yourself up to date with all of the news of the day here on The Todd Herman Show on AM 770 KTTH.

2 years ago

(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)...

Brady Robic

The Todd Herman Show 11-29-2021

Welcome back to the Todd Herman Show on AM 770 KTTH. Make sure you are keeping yourself in the loop with all of today's hot news and fresh takes.

2 years ago

Todd Herman...

Chris Martin

Host Todd Herman to leave KTTH on Dec. 1

Todd Herman announced Wednesday that Dec. 1 will be his last show on KTTH airwaves. He is moving his program to a private podcast.

2 years ago

Hunter Biden...

Brady Robic

The Todd Herman Show 11-24-2021

Welcome back to The Todd Herman Show on AM 770 KTTH. Make sure you are staying in the know with all of today's hot news and takes on issues.

2 years ago

Why we need to care about Facebook and its policies