Facebook pays white nationalist and anti-vaxxers for rage-bait content
Facebook is paying controversial creators to produce rage-bait content
An ABC News Verify investigation found that Meta's Facebook is paying controversial Australian creators, including a white nationalist with neo-Nazi ties and an anti-vaccine activist, through its content monetization program. These creators have produced content that appears to violate Facebook's own policies, yet they continue to earn revenue. Experts criticize Meta for rewarding engagement over safety, while Meta defends its role, saying it is not responsible for policing offensiveness.
It's morally bankrupt to do that, to know that these people are producing content that's in breach of your own regulations, yet you're actually not just allowing them, but you're encouraging them by paying them.