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Facebook Enabled Advertisers to Reach ‘Jew Haters’

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I can't say I'm surprised; stuff like this ALWAYS happens when you have a large platform and you sell things based on what a set of algorithms observe. The problem is most places that I've worked at will at least review the algorithm generated items to make sure they're appropriate. It sounds like Facebook completely lacks this which makes me wonder how long have categories like this existing on the platform?

Facebook is one of the most effective, wide reaching places for advertising so it begs the question: with enough money, how much can you manipulate a group of people?

Tangential, but I was very confused by the chants of "the Jews will not replace us" during the nazi rally in Charlottesville. It was more understandable in 1920's & 30's Weimar Germany, given the social and economic context at the time - but I wonder in what capacity they see 'Jews' as replacing them?

Were they saying Jews will not replace us? I thought they were saying "you will not replace us" (talking about minorities and how whites will be a minority in the US in coming years)

I heard both versions in recordings. In any case, it's a senseless worry.

Most likely the concern that The Jews would replace them with non-white immigrants.

The prevailing opinion from White Nationalists is that Jews control the media, banks, and government. As another commenter suggested, they think the Jews, sometimes Zionist, are conspiring to import immigrants and foster a society of white servitude.

How do I know? I go talk to them, both online and off. The vast majority seem to be mentally ill and easily controlled. They are actually usually surprised when a non-white treats them with civility. Once they know I'm not white, they usually are still pretty accepting. I don't try to reason with them, I try to give them something different to see.

Kudos to you, it take a lot to wallow with that and not have it drain you.

This borders on off-topic, but also speaks to the larger part of people being angry all the time and constantly seeking reasons to be outraged.

I don't give them the power to make me angry. I also know that I've influenced people in a positive way. I recently put one person in touch with a tattoo removal service that was free.

It's worth the effort and time.

I wonder how much money Zuckerberg made off of Jew hate.

I think this sounds like a good way to target antisemitism for engagement in an attempt to put a face on Jewishness and make hate more difficult.

Or make it easier to monitor too.

I don't think Facebook should change this. While it might be a feel good "look I'm doing something" policy (Facebook loves these), it certainly isn't going to reduce antisemitism or make it more difficult just push it into a less monitored channel.

It's a feature not a bug.

On the other hand, it's also a good way to advertise counselling/mental health services to "jew haters"

aaah psychographic marketing at it's finest!!

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