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Facebook versus News: Advertising is the real problem – The Conversation AU
We are unable to fund news organisations in the way we used to.
The fight between Facebook and the Morrison government is over almost before it began. Having drastically overplayed its hand by banning a vast range of content, Facebook has been forced to settle for what appear to be cosmetic concessions, such as a two-month period of mediation before disputes are subject to compulsory arbitration.
Its apparent decision to capitulate was doubtless assisted by the uniformly hostile international reaction to its bullying tactics.
The debate in Australia has been…
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