Facebook Labels Canning and Gardening Groups as Too Prepared

Facebook has taken censoring to a new level, warning readers they can protect themselves from extremist ideas, such as preparedness or self-reliance, offering 'confidential support.'

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Facebook labels posts about preparedness or self-reliance as extremist ideas, warning that "violent groups try to manipulate your anger and disappointment" and offering confidential support to protect yourself and others

• A two-part film in 2019 investigated the influence that Facebook has over the democracy of nations and the lack of pri…