The realm of Facebook is inhabited by a variety of individuals from all walks of life. This brings many different people with different beliefs together in one area. When such a large group of individuals is brought together, there are bound to be instances of varying beliefs and opinions. On Facebook the largest problem, or “crime” as it may be called, is the exchange of harsh words against another member of the Facebook community. Another problem which Facebook doesn’t have a problem with due to its preventative measures, is the problem of inappropriate pictures being uploaded by members. This problem is addressed every time a user uploads picture, there is a message which warns them that inappropriate content is not allowed. If the user uploads the content anyway it is quickly removed by administrative authorities of Facebook. On the subject of the arguments between users on walls and comment boards, the administrative authorities of Facebook do not control the conversations between individuals. There is no punishment for using obscene language or bullying other members of the site.
I believe that the methods that Facebook uses to control the crimes that go in are very fair. They have to ability to control the content that is uploaded to the site; this allows them to keep from having any issues involving material that may not be appropriate for the users of all age on the site. Although this may control what the users are able to upload to their own profiles, it also keep the website from getting in trouble for having content for mature audiences only that younger audiences have access to. The issue of the verbal assault that often takes place on the site, I don’t believe that Facebook is being fair or unfair. I believe that they are merely providing a place where users can post their opinion of something. In the advanced cases where there are eventually instances of bullying, I believe Facebook needs to intervene and keep bullying from happening, but they should not step in too early and hinder the communication that is necessary to make a community thrive.
The ways that Facebook controls crime helps to maintain the community atmosphere of the website, which in turn makes it a more enjoyable environment to be a part of. The limitation of inappropriate material makes sure that Facebook continues to be a social networking site as opposed to a site designed for adults. Also, the freedom to have a conversation between individuals, as long as it does not go too far, helps maintain the networking freedom that Facebook has always allowed among its members.
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