The social media giant is reportedly considering banning campaign ads before the November election. It's almost too much to hope for. (via latimesopinion)
Facebook Inc. is considering imposing a ban on political ads on its social network in the days leading up to the U.S. election in November, according to people familiar with the company’s thinking.
A halt on ads could serve as a defense against misleading election-related content spreading widely just as people prepare to vote. Still, there are also concerns that an ad blackout could hurt get-out-the-vote campaigns, or limit a candidate’s ability to respond widely to breaking news or new information.
Hundreds of advertisers are currently boycotting Facebook’s advertising products as part of a protest against its policies.
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