Advertiser Campaign to Boycott Facebook Picks Up Steam

The transcript discusses a campaign led by civil rights groups to address hate content on Facebook. It highlights the involvement of major advertisers and criticizes Facebook's prioritization of profits over user safety. The campaign demands accountability, transparency, and a civil rights infrastructure within Facebook. Mark Zuckerberg's response includes new features and policies, but critics argue these changes are insufficient. The broader impact of hate crimes and systemic racism is also discussed, emphasizing the need for meaningful action.

What is the primary reason for the campaign against Facebook?

• To support Facebook's growth

• To promote Facebook's new features

• To tackle the problem of hate online

• To increase Facebook's advertising revenue

Which group is NOT mentioned as being involved in the campaign against Facebook?

• ADL

• NAACP

• Color of Change

• Greenpeace

Which of the following is NOT a demand made to Facebook by the campaign?

• Increasing advertising rates

• Establishing a civil rights infrastructure

• Removing public and private hate groups

• Providing audits and refunds to advertisers

What new feature did Mark Zuckerberg announce in response to the campaign?

• Launching a new social media platform

• Partnering with other social networks

• Increasing ad prices

• Directing users to a voter information center

What is the main criticism of Facebook's response to the campaign?

• It involves too many changes at once

• It is too expensive to implement

• It does not address the core issues of hate and misinformation

• It focuses too much on new features

Why is the issue of online hate significant to various communities?

• It is a new phenomenon with little impact

• Hate crimes have been on the rise

• It has led to a decrease in social media usage

• It affects only a small group of people

What role does social media play in the spread of hate, according to the final section?

• It helps in organizing and spreading hate

• It completely prevents hate speech

• It only spreads positive messages

• It has no impact on hate crimes