Facebook monitoring site ahead of Inauguration

Company changing policies to try and help curb potential violence Matt Rourke/AP In this May 16, 2012 photo, the Facebook logo is displayed on an iPad in Philadelphia. Facebook’s stock has fallen below $30 for the first time. That’s down 20 percent since its stock began trading publicly on May 18, following one of the most anticipated stock offerings in history. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) Posted at 9:56 PM, Jan 17, 2021 and last updated 2021-01-17 21:56:54-05 BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — Facebook is monitoring for signs of impending violence and instituting new policies ahead of Inauguration Day.The company says repeat offenders won’t be able to stream live video through Wednesday.They also won’t be able to create groups, events, or pages.The social media platform is also banning new events tied to any state capital protests.Instagram and Facebook have already have take down content that contains the phrase, “stop the steal.” Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sign up for the Headlines Newsletter and receive up to date information.
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