Navigating Content Moderation: Facebook vs. Twitter

This chapter explores the differing content moderation strategies employed by Twitter and Facebook, particularly concerning controversial political statements and mail-in voting. It examines internal dissent among Facebook employees over moderation choices and highlights the implications of having centralized decision-making powers in the hands of a few individuals. The discussion raises critical questions about accountability, the complexities of social media governance, and the impact of public pressure on platform policies.