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Title: Facebook Warns Anyone Attending 4th Of July Fireworks That They May Have Been Exposed To Extremist A
Post by: Wingnut on July 04, 2021, 07:07:21 pm
U.S.—According to reports, millions of Americans will be attending 4th of July celebrations today, many of which will feature problematic displays of the American flag and extreme levels of patriotism.

"Latest government intelligence says that people who feel proud to live in America are more likely to be insurrectionist Trump supporters or colorblind racists," said Facebook content moderator and CCP party member Xiu Zhao. "We want people to realize they are putting themselves in danger by attending these hotbeds of extremist activity."

Facebook will be sending notifications to any user found to have attended a patriotic parade, fireworks show, or cookout. Users will be directed to totally confidential resources to help cure them of their extremism.

"I'm glad Facebook is taking steps to prevent people from going down these dangerous roads," said Robin Diangelo, racism expert and author of White Fragility. "We as Americans must always remember that America is not for people of color. It's only for white people. Every time a white person acts in a patriotic manner, he is reminding BIPOCS that they have no place here."

According to sources within Facebook, users who ignore the extremism warnings will have all their personal information sent directly to the FBI.

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Snopes (FB's go to for truth) has fact checked this and said it was "False" 

https://babylonbee.com/news/facebook-warns-that-anyone-attending-4th-of-july-fireworks-may-have-been-exposed-to-extremist-content
Title: Re: Facebook Warns Anyone Attending 4th Of July Fireworks That They May Have Been Exposed To Extremi
Post by: Hoodat on July 04, 2021, 07:31:49 pm
Anybody reading Facebook has already been exposed to extremist views.
Title: Re: Facebook Warns Anyone Attending 4th Of July Fireworks That They May Have Been Exposed To Extremi
Post by: Cyber Liberty on July 04, 2021, 07:56:01 pm
This will be my 63rd annual exposure.  Is Efferberg pedaling another deadly vaccine?
Title: Re: Facebook Warns Anyone Attending 4th Of July Fireworks That They May Have Been Exposed To Extremi
Post by: PeteS in CA on July 04, 2021, 11:03:12 pm
It’s the Babylon Bee, but I’m sure more than a few FB immoderators wish they could get away with posting such a “warning”.
Title: Re: Facebook Warns Anyone Attending 4th Of July Fireworks That They May Have Been Exposed To Extremi
Post by: roamer_1 on July 04, 2021, 11:46:26 pm
Quote from: PeteS in CA on July 04, 2021, 11:03:12 pm
It’s the Babylon Bee, but I’m sure more than a few FB immoderators wish they could get away with posting such a “warning”.

I almost bought it... It is worth noting that the sarcasm was lost... Too close to current reality, I'd reckon.
Title: Re: Facebook Warns Anyone Attending 4th Of July Fireworks That They May Have Been Exposed To Extremi
Post by: PeteS in CA on July 05, 2021, 01:22:50 pm
Quote from: roamer_1 on July 04, 2021, 11:46:26 pm
I almost bought it... It is worth noting that the sarcasm was lost... Too close to current reality, I'd reckon.

Likewise, but the url finally caught my eye. Satire has become very difficult these past few years, with reality constantly challenging and occasionally exceeding satire.
Title: Re: Facebook Warns Anyone Attending 4th Of July Fireworks That They May Have Been Exposed To Extremi
Post by: Hoodat on July 05, 2021, 03:32:07 pm
Quote from: PeteS in CA on July 04, 2021, 11:03:12 pm
It’s the Babylon Bee, but I’m sure more than a few FB immoderators wish they could get away with posting such a “warning”.

Yes, I caught that before posting, but my comment is still valid.  Anyone reading Facebook is already being exposed to extremist views.
Title: Re: Facebook Warns Anyone Attending 4th Of July Fireworks That They May Have Been Exposed To Extremi
Post by: mountaineer on July 05, 2021, 03:42:12 pm
The Babylon Bee has been spot on of late. It's nearly impossible to tell the difference between satire and today's insane reality.
Title: Re: Facebook Warns Anyone Attending 4th Of July Fireworks That They May Have Been Exposed To Extremi
Post by: Cyber Liberty on July 05, 2021, 03:51:35 pm
Quote from: mountaineer on July 05, 2021, 03:42:12 pm
The Babylon Bee has been spot on of late. It's nearly impossible to tell the difference between satire and today's insane reality.

Babylon Bee throws light on the observation:  "Today's satire is tomorrow's headline."
Title: Re: Facebook Warns Anyone Attending 4th Of July Fireworks That They May Have Been Exposed To Extremi
Post by: jmyrlefuller on July 05, 2021, 07:08:46 pm
Meanwhile, this is what Zuckerberg was REALLY doing (skip to 0:53):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlCh3xP5_J4
Title: Re: Facebook Warns Anyone Attending 4th Of July Fireworks That They May Have Been Exposed To Extremi
Post by: mountaineer on July 05, 2021, 07:21:32 pm
Quote from: jmyrlefuller on July 05, 2021, 07:08:46 pm
Meanwhile, this is what Zuckerberg was REALLY doing
He's such a stud.