A Lot of People Are Searching for How to Delete Facebook and Instagram, and We Would Like Their Clicks
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from gizmodo.com1 month ago
In the wake of Meta's decision to prioritize community-sourced accountability over professional fact-checking, searches on how to delete accounts from Facebook and Instagram spiked significantly.
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The public's reaction indicates a significant backlash against Meta's shift towards less stringent accuracy standards, as seen by a massive increase in interest in deleting accounts.
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Bluesky reported nearly a 1,000% increase in searches during this time, indicating the competitive landscape is shifting as users seek alternatives to Meta's platforms.
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Zuckerberg's characterizations of users leaving as merely virtue signaling dismisses the genuine concerns about accuracy and accountability on social media, showing a disconnect between the company and its users.
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