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Meta is blocking news links in Canada, as it did previously in Australia, following the introduction of new legislation. The...

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[–] Kichae@kbin.social 26 points 2 years ago

This continues to seem like an absolute win for anyone using Facebook in Canada. The key here is that they're not blocking links to Canadian news sites, but to all new sites for users in the country.

That's going to fundamentally change the kind of content users see in their streams.

That is, of course, if Meta actually upholds the blackout of all news sites. Waiting to see what kind of fashy bullshit is actually allowed in still.