Meta Maintains Misinformation Meddling Policy for Voice Referendum

MENLO PARK, CA – In a surprising but not entirely unexpected display of capitulation, Meta, has taken it upon itself to assure the government that even if their draconian misinformation legislation fails to pass, the company is fully prepared to cater to their every whim and fancy by suppressing content deemed unfavourable.

“We understand the importance of the Voice to Parliament Referendum to Prime Minister Albanese’s vision,” Zuckerberg dutifully proclaimed. “Rest assured, Meta stands ready to manipulate our platform to align with the government’s agenda, ensuring that dissenting perspectives are marginalised and the desired outcome is achieved. We’ve been preparing for this moment for years as we’ve successfully manipulated public opinion for gay marriage, demonising Trump and COVID vaccine effectiveness.”

Embracing its newfound role as the government’s faithful henchman, Meta has initiated internal measures to swiftly identify and suppress content that may challenge the referendum. The company has established a battalion of algorithmic enforcers, affectionately dubbed the “Ministry of Truth,” whose sole purpose is to comb through the platform, ruthlessly silencing any voices that diverge from the government’s preferred narrative.

When confronted with concerns about Meta’s ethical stance, Zuckerberg leaned forward, his tone revealing a mixture of calculated obedience and self-interest. “We are proud to assist Prime Minister Albanese in shaping a harmonious society,” he declared, carefully selecting his words. “Our partnership with the government ensures that the public is shielded from misleading information and that the referendum’s objectives are achieved. Our commitment to serving political agendas supersedes any commitment to unbiased information dissemination.”

Meta’s willingness to bend to the government’s whims and suppress opposing viewpoints has raised eyebrows among proponents of open discourse and democratic principles. Critics argue that this unabashed compliance transforms Meta into a puppet of political interests, eroding the platform’s credibility as a neutral space for public debate.

Others argue that Facebook never had any credibility to begin with.