Facebook's Oversight Board Upholds Trump Ban, For Now

The transcript discusses the Facebook Oversight Board's decision regarding the indefinite suspension of Donald Trump. The board criticized Facebook for imposing a penalty outside its normal rules and gave the company six months to determine a proportionate response. There is concern that Facebook may allow Trump back on the platform, given its history of appeasing him. The effectiveness of the Oversight Board is questioned, as it took months to reach a decision that Facebook could have made independently.

What was the main criticism of the Facebook Oversight Board towards Facebook's penalty suggestion?

• It was too harsh.

• It was not in their rule book.

• It was too lenient.

• It was not communicated properly.

What did the Facebook Oversight Board give Facebook six months to do?

• Reinstate Trump.

• Develop a new social media platform.

• Figure out a proportionate response.

• Hire more oversight board members.

What is a concern regarding Facebook's decision on Trump's account?

• They might permanently ban him.

• They might delete his account.

• They might let him back to appease allies.

• They might ignore the Oversight Board's advice.

Why do some experts question the need for the Oversight Board?

• It is too expensive.

• It duplicates Facebook's internal capabilities.

• It lacks diversity.

• It is too small.

What is a criticism of the Oversight Board's structure?

• It is too independent.

• It is too fast in decision-making.

• It is not set up to hold Facebook accountable quickly.

• It is too transparent.