Facebook's "partnership" carrot:

While FB's Ankhi Das & the public policy team closely work with the BJP & endorse hate speech, the platform has a unique way of trying to prevent any criticism against it even by independent voices.

It's called the "partner" model.

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FB approaches independent voices & invites them to "partner" with them in "solving problems like hate speech & fake news." It seems so honest that most well-meaning people participate & give suggestions.

They sent me a similar "invite" a few months ago through someone.

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I thankfully didn't take it up.

What this tactic actually does it to try & make independent voices feel like they're involved in FB's decision making process.

This also ensures that any criticism happens on internal channels & doesn't come out in the public.

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There's a reason platforms in India haven't taken cognizance of the WSJ article despite its shocking revelations. The ecosystem is "beholden" to Facebook & its people like Ankhi Das at a personal level.

Facebook India is a monster with many tentacles.

#AntiIndiaFacebook

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