Toothless: Fb proposes a susceptible Oversight Board

Fb’s interior “Supreme Court” can’t set precedents, can’t make selections about Fb Relationship or Market, and will’t oversee WhatsApp, Oculus, or any messaging function, consistent with the bylaws Fb proposed as of late for its Oversight Board. It’s …
Facebook’s internal “Supreme Court” can’t set precedents, can’t make decisions about Facebook Dating or Marketplace, and can’t oversee WhatsApp, Oculus, or any messaging feature, according to the bylaws Facebook proposed today for its Oversight Board. It’s …Original article
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