In the documents, the company noted that people use violent language on Facebook, because they feel like it won’t come back to them. After a lot of pressure, it’s been making all kinds of changes lately to weed out false news and other such clickbait in News Feed. The most recent controversy around false news on Facebook and the role it played in last year’s presidential election has finally forced the company to at least acknowledge its role as a news publisher. And what makes up that News Feed has attracted a lot of scrutiny, with many disagreeing with the company’s stance over the years. That said, Facebook does determine what news you do and don’t get thanks to its News Feed algorithm. Historically, the company has argued that it is not a publisher, but more of an agnostic platform simply hosting the news. The guidelines are sure to fuel the debate over whether Facebook is considered a publisher or simply a platform, since these editorial guidelines are similar to those news publishers have used for decades.
They reveal the giant social network’s internal guidelines on what types of posts should or shouldn’t be allowed on the site.įor those who feel the need to: You can say “fuck off and die,” as well as a surprisingly long list of other vile things. Make sure the total of your letter and other pages does not exceed the amount that is allowed by the jail.Facebook will have an increasingly hard time navigating the ever-murky waters of being a major content distributor, if a quick read of the trove of documents published today by the Guardian is any guide. Most jails allow you to include magazine articles or articles from the Internet, with the URL removed. Call the jail first and ask for this information so the letter won’t be delayed. Clearly write the inmate’s name, any identification number and the address of the jail. Be careful, however, not to make empty promises.Īddress the letter properly so it arrives to the appropriate facility and gets into the hands of the prisoner. If you are willing to help the prisoner when he is released from jail, state this in the letter. Mention that some jails have support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous and suggest that he attend meetings. He may even be able to get a college degree. Encourage him to take classes and further his education while in jail. Persuade him to become spiritual and work on any personal issues he may have had leading up to his arrest. Suggest that he learn a new trade or read books from the prison library. Include some jokes or riddles in the letter as well as stories that will lift his spirits.Įncourage the prisoner to use his time in jail wisely.
Or say that you are sending good thoughts his way. Tell him that you will be praying for him if you are religious. If you are sorry that your friend or family member is in jail, say so. Be straightforward and honest about the fact that he is incarcerated.The prisoner knows that he is and it will seem odd if you ignore that fact. Always ask the warden or someone in the jail administration what the process is before sending a photo as you won’t want it to be confiscated or destroyed. This includes stickers, stamps, and Polaroid pictures. Never add anything to the letter that is not paper. There are specific rules that must be adhered to when it comes to writing to a prisoner. Check with the jail or prison before sending any correspondence.
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