Angela Merkel caught on hot mic griping to Facebook CEO over anti-immigrant posts

[lostinblue 1,989]

Angela Merkel caught on hot mic griping to Facebook CEO over anti-immigrant posts

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was overheard confronting Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg over incendiary posts on the social network, Bloomberg reported on Sunday, amid complaints from her government about anti-immigrant posts in the midst of Europe's refugee crisis.

On the sidelines of a United Nations luncheon on Saturday, Merkel was caught on a hot mic pressing Zuckerberg about social media posts about the wave of Syrian refugees entering Germany, the publication reported.

The Facebook CEO was overheard responding that "we need to do some work" on curtailing anti-immigrant posts about the refugee crisis. "Are you working on this?" Merkel asked in English, to which Zuckerberg replied in the affirmative before the transmission was disrupted.

In recent weeks, hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees have washed up on Europe's shores, seeking asylum from the raging civil war in their homeland. As Europe's largest economy, Germany has sheltered the majority of them, leading to widespread objections within the country.

Earlier this month, Facebook vowed to clean up what it deemed was racist content on the German version of its website. At the time, the social network said it would partner with a non profit group to oversee hate postings.

Yet any action from Facebook is likely to stoke concerns about free speech. In the past, the social network has come under suspicion for suppressing or deleting posts and groups that advocate unpopular beliefs.

http://www.cnbc.com/2015/09/27/

The Facebook CEO was overheard responding that "we need to do some work" on curtailing anti-immigrant posts about the refugee crisis. "Are you working on this?" Merkel asked in English, to which Zuckerberg replied in the affirmative before the transmission was disrupted

[Jacque67 7,328]

Link no longer exists?

[ready4ONE 5,400]

Who cares? I understand that free speech is important but racist fabrication of facts is a real issue as well. Not sure how Merkel was crossing a line on this issue.

[Boiler 46,337]

The Germans have some experience in controlling the media.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Facebook has been involved in conversations with a lot of people about moderating some of the contents that gets posted - it does have a terms of service after all.

Naturally Lib reads this and sees conspiracy.

Edited September 30, 2015 by Trumplestiltskin

[lostinblue 1,989]

Facebook has been involved in conversations with a lot of people about moderating some of the contents that gets posted - it does have a terms of service after all.

Naturally Lib reads this and sees conspiracy.

The label “hate speech” is used by certain parties in order to demonize and marginalize the speech of their opponents Zuckerberg has no problem with the Jew-hatred on facebook ..

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

So what do you think is acceptable to post on Facebook?

Let's have some real, actual and current examples of this so caked marginalisation of free speech on corporate social media networks.

[lostinblue 1,989]

So what do you think is acceptable to post on Facebook?

Let's have some real, actual and current examples of this so caked marginalisation of free speech on corporate social media networks.

GoFundMe Strikes Again: Online Donation Site Cancels Another Persecuted Christian Campaign

A campaign to aid Barronelle Stutzman, a Christian florist who refused to arrange flowers for a same-sex wedding, has been pulled from the GoFundMe site.

This is the second time GoFundMe has pulled support for a Christian business. Before Stutzman, they removed a page supporting Sweet Cakes By Melissa, which was trying to raise funds for a couple who was fined $135,000 for refusing to cater a gay wedding.

Sweet Cakes, though, was rescued by a good Samaritan. Franklin Graham's Samaritan's Purse picked up the cause, and eventually created a campaign to support persecuted Christians in the States.

Of Aaron and Melissa Klein, the owners of Sweet Cakes by Melissa, Graham said: "They have taken a stand for the Word of God, and they should not have to stand alone. I believe that Christians across our nation will rally around Aaron and Melissa and their five children.

"Please pray for Aaron and Melissa, and pray for our nation. When our judges are punishing Christians for practicing what they believe, that's persecution, plain and simple."

Editors note: Want to support Christians who are standing up for their beliefs? Donate to Samaritan's Purse here.

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http://www.charismanews.com/us/49433-gofundme-strikes-again-online-donation-site-cancels-another-persecuted-christian-campaign

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Firstly, that article is horribly biased.

Secondly, what does it have to do with Facebook and Chancellor Merkel?

[lostinblue 1,989]

So what do you think is acceptable to post on Facebook?

Let's have some real, actual and current examples of this so caked marginalisation of free speech on corporate social media networks.

GoFundMe offers personalization features, social media integration, competitive fees and good customer support. This is a strong option for a fundraising service, especially for individual campaigns.

http://fundraising-sites-review.toptenreviews.com/gofundme-review.html

GoFundMe was founded by Brad Damphousse and Andy Ballester in 2010 as a platform for charities to raise money online. As GoFundMe gained traction, Brad and Andy realized that the majority of their users were individuals fundraising for personal causes and life events. Their users’ stories were both inspiring and uplifting, fueling the founders’ desire to evolve and enhance the platform to help users reach more donors through swiftly growing digital channels, including social media.

http://www.stripesgroup.com/investments/gofundme

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

I really think it would be easier if you would just explain your point rather than posting arbitrary, seemingly unrelated articles and expecting people to read messages between the lines that aren't there.

There's no expectation of unfettered free speech on privately owned web services. I would have thought posting on VJ would have told you that first hand...

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Who cares? I understand that free speech is important but racist fabrication of facts is a real issue as well. Not sure how Merkel was crossing a line on this issue.

She wasn't.

[lostinblue 1,989]

I really think it would be easier if you would just explain your point rather than posting arbitrary, seemingly unrelated articles and expecting people to read messages between the lines that aren't there.

There's no expectation of unfettered free speech on privately owned web services. I would have thought posting on VJ would have told you that first hand...

They claim (go fund me ) that they are a social media site. . I posted that with examples ..

the founders’ desire to evolve and enhance the platform to help users reach more donors through swiftly growing digital channels, including social media.

I have also posted where they have banned Christians from using the site ... They are censoring Christians according to their (Go fund me ) bigoted mantra... The hate against Christians continues.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

They claim (go fund me ) that they are a social media site. . I posted that with examples ..

the founders desire to evolve and enhance the platform to help users reach more donors through swiftly growing digital channels, including social media.

I have also posted where they have banned Christians from using the site ... They are censoring Christians according to their (Go fund me ) bigoted mantra... The hate against Christians continues.

You posted an extremely biased article about an alleged incident which was missing a lot of relevant facts. It might fit your agenda but it's not a convincing rationale to anyone who doesn't share that view.

Secondly, what does GoFundMe have to do with Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg and a meeting with the German Chancellor?

[Jacque67 7,328]

Must be a Jewish conspiracy?

Oh, the joys of VJ!