Facebooks’ decision to ban Australian news media sites clearly came out of the blue for many Australians – which is not surprising. Not many people click on news about market regulation, which means the lead-up to the crisis has escaped the notice of those who rely on social media for their news.
Lost in the debate has been an appreciation of the lead-up to last week’s dramatic action. That’s a shame, because with a better appreciation of the history, more people would understand why Facebook has thrown this hissy fit, and why it is important that the Australian Government not crumble under pressure.
