A Fictional Look at Facebook's Community Principles Through a Political Lens
Facebook's community principles aim to give users a sense of what is considered appropriate and expected behaviour within the vast social media platform. These guidelines are designed to make the Facebook experience safe, engaging and inclusive for all. But what if we applied political ideologies to these principles? How would each major UK political party shape the status quo and belief system of the Facebook community standards? Let's explore. Conservative Facebook Principles: Freedom of speech is paramount. Users should have the unfettered ability to express their views, even if they go against the grain. Moderation should be kept to a minimum to avoid censorship. Users bear personal responsibility for their posts and actions. A free market of ideas will self-regulate content. Traditional values and social norms should be upheld. Content deemed inappropriate or subversive risks being removed. Facebook is a tool best left to the private sector. Minimal government inter...