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Problems that impact people: too much of a bummer for Threads and Instagram.
The Washington Post has been pushing Meta on what its recent decision to stop recommending “political” content and “social topics” on Threads and Instagram means, and it’s culminated in this illuminating quote from Meta spokeswoman Claire Lerner:
“Social topics can include content that identifies a problem that impacts people and is caused by the action or inaction of others, which can include issues like international relations or crime.”
So there you have it! It’s yet another indication that Meta is trying to avoid anything getting too contentious on its platforms — but a definition that might not sit well with anyone who’s interested in even the mildest forms of activism online.
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