Facebook now lets users control who can comment on posts
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Facebook’s feed algorithm has been criticised by experts worldwide, stating that it fuels polarisation and exploits human vulnerabilities
(Subscribe to our Today's Cache newsletter for a quick snapshot of top 5 tech stories. Click to subscribe for free.) Facebook will now allow users and page admins control who can comment on their posts, a move to curb hate speech on its platform, it confirmed in a statement. Users and page admins can now choose who has the right to comment on their posts, ranging from everyone to only those who are tagged in the post. Micro-blogging platform that allowed users to restrict replies.
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