This thread has the possibility of going wildly wrong, but I'll comment anyway.
FB (and other social media outlets,) are part of the problem in our divisive society today. I participate in a limited manner as I can keep various friends and family updated on girls progress. BUT I have posted a few 'opinion' pieces on world affairs since I have quite a bit of experience in that realm.
This is likened to the crazy mirror at a carnival. Facebook would say that they are only holding up a reflection of society, but with some cool twists of code, they know each and every one of us well enough to know that they are fully aware of how to push our buttons. The ugliest parts of that mirror are accented so it’s difficult to see anything else. They manipulate our relationships with each other. The longer, and ESPECIALLY more angry we are, keeps us on the site; enter advertising dollars, enter marketing data sales, etc, etc.
All in the name of shareholder value.
So, yeah, they're all about helping us 'communicate' over vast distances, while cashing in on our differences.
-The Raging Snail.
CODA: I will hope this stays non political, and a discussion of cold opinion rather than devolving into rancor. Yes, I bear some responsibility here, but perhaps I will not have to don the moderator hat?