Summary

Meta’s Instagram faced criticism after searches for “Democrat” or “Democrats” displayed a “results hidden” message, while “Republican” returned 3.3 million posts.

The issue emerged after Donald Trump’s inauguration, which Meta owner Mark Zuckerberg attended.

Meta attributed the problem to a technical error affecting political hashtags and promised a quick fix.

Critics, however, flagged concerns over perceived political bias, especially as Meta has recently shifted content moderation policies and aligned closer to the Republican administration, including donations to Trump and appointing a Republican as global affairs chief.

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    about how meta was blocking conservatives

    Because those are the literal words you used?

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      8 years ago this would be the same article but about how meta was blocking conservatives

      So comprehension then. Thanks!

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        IDK dog if this many people misunderstood my point I’d be trying better not doubling down on blaming them but you do you