Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 06/29 – Reddit Bans r/The_Donald and The Facebook Ad Boycott, Explained
Jun 29, 2020
Reddit takes a stand by banning r/The_Donald, aiming for a more inclusive community. The podcast dives into the global Facebook ad boycott, fueled by brands demanding action against hate speech. Apple stirs controversy by potentially omitting chargers and earbuds from the iPhone 12 box, all while focusing on sustainability. Meanwhile, India enforces a ban on Chinese apps like TikTok amid rising tensions. Plus, a handy tip on recovering lost files in Windows makes for useful tech advice!
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Reddit Bans Subreddits
- Reddit banned r/The_Donald and r/ChapoTrapHouse, along with other subreddits, for violating hate speech policies.
- CEO Steve Huffman acknowledged the difficulty in balancing free speech with common human decency.
Zuckerberg's Influence
- Mark Zuckerberg's control over Facebook makes it resistant to external pressure, unlike companies run by committees.
- He could decide to prioritize smaller advertisers over big brands, potentially impacting the boycott's effectiveness.
Facebook Ad Boycott
- Facebook faced a PR crisis as major companies like Coca-Cola and Starbucks joined the advertising boycott.
- This boycott followed Facebook's announcement to label questionable content, including posts from politicians.