The secretive Facebook censors who decide what is - and what isn't abuse

Started by Mackin USA, February 14, 2015, 08:54:49 PM

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Mackin USA

Dublin is Facebook's most important headquarters outside California. The Community Operations team based here does not just cover Europe, but also examines reports sent in by millions of users across the Middle East, Africa and large parts of Latin America. In the words of Sonia Flynn, the managing director of Facebook Ireland, they are "the front line between Facebook and the people who use Facebook".

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/features/what-happens-when-you-report-abuse-the-secretive-facebook-censors-who-decide-what-is--and-what-isnt-abuse-10045437.html
Mr. Mackin

Rooftop

Interesting article. Every abuse report is read by a human: I'm actually surprised at that.  I'm also really glad that I don't have that job.

bill


You wonder if they have looked to Foxconn's lead and installed suicide netting at their offices...