Meta (the homebase of Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Whatsapp) is rolling back their ‘third party fact-checking program.’
As The Verge is reporting, “Meta’s policy changes allow calling gay and trans people ‘mentally ill’ while removing a ban on referring to women as ‘household objects.’”
“But it’s how I keep in touch with family!”
I know Facebook has entangled many families and groups in their walled garden, but that’s the point. And the Meta environment is just gonna get more toxic, most likely on Instagram and Threads, too.
It’s okay to have boundaries around what services you use, and establish healthy ways to stay in touch.
Give friends and family your cell # and / or email address (or don’t) and log out if you need to.