Who gives a shit? Just visit the damn website through your address bar instead of trying to access it through some walled garden monetizing your every mouse move.
This ‘outrage’ is a joke
This ‘outrage’ is a joke
Their primary computing device is most likely a mobile phone.
The impact goes beyond blocking news.
Facebook is also blocked state government (not federal) websites relating to COVID-19 vaccine roll out.
Whilst I don’t support the legislation, Facebook’s move seems like a poor choice.
core news content means content that: (a) is created by a journalist; and (b) that records, investigates or explains issues that: (i) are of public significance for Australians; or (ii) are relevant in engaging Australians in public debate and in informing democratic decision-making; or (iii) relate to community and local events.
Sounds to me like those COVID-19 websites would be included in that. There is no definition of "journalist" included.
I mean really, could the bill itself be any more vague?
[1] https://www.accc.gov.au/focus-areas/digital-platforms/news-m...