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Parnell Palme McGuinness on Facebook’s geoblocking ban of Australian news: they have reminded us of the extent to which they control us and we are fodder to them. May not be a good idea, actually. https://www.smh.com.au/national/facebook-s-nuclear-option-scorched-its-nearest-and-dearest-you-me-and-itself-20210219-p57465.html

Facebook’s nuclear option scorched its nearest and dearest

The News Media Bargaining Code is lousy legislation, but Facebook’s retaliatory ban on Australian news has misfired.

smh.com.au

Feb 21 2021 · 6:28 AM

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