nucklehead Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Quote Four of Canada's five biggest banks are joining an international boycott of Facebook over concerns that the platform is complicit in promoting racism, violence and misinformation. Scotiabank, RBC, CIBC and BMO have pledged to stop purchasing ads on the site for the month, aligning themselves with brands such as Lululemon and MEC in signing onto the #StopHateForProfit campaign. Advertisement The initiative, spearheaded by organizations like the NAACP and the Anti-Defamation League, began in response to growing anti-Semitic and anti-Black rhetoric found on the social media platform. Participating brands will suspend all advertising on the platform for the month of July. Scotiabank announced its intentions on Tuesday, while RBC, CIBC and BMO confirmed to The Canadian Press on Wednesday that they would follow suit. "RBC believes widespread, systemic racism has disadvantaged Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) by significantly impeding their ability to compete equally in opportunities for economic and social advancement," RBC spokesman AJ Goodman told The Canadian Press. "One way we can do that is by standing against misinformation and hate speech, which only make systemic racism more pervasive." TD had yet to comment on the matter by Wednesday afternoon. https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/topstories/four-of-canada-s-big-banks-join-anti-hate-advertising-boycott-of-facebook/ar-BB16dQHT?ocid=spartan-ntp-feeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RUPERTKBD Posted July 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 2, 2020 I've been "boycotting" facebook since day one.... Mainly because I already spend too much time on CDC.... 10 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 There's companies that advertise on Fox News. Just means you see more more ads from advertisers who don't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedestroyerofworlds Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 You'll just see more ads for stuff like prepper supplies, stair lifts, and reverse mortgages. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopshodan Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Down 60bil in market value in two days? That should apply some pressure. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skolozsy2 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 3 hours ago, RUPERTKBD said: I've been "boycotting" facebook since day one.... Mainly because I already spend too much time on CDC.... My boycott started due to the "join my mafia" and Farmville crowds...and because of people I don't even know commenting on photos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBH1926 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 As far as FB goes “never have never will” 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lancaster Posted July 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 2, 2020 Okay everybody... head back to Myspace and Friendster! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Next to follow suit? Karen’s. #KarensUnit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken. Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 18 minutes ago, Lancaster said: Okay everybody... head back to Myspace and Friendster! Nexopia was a classic in my youth Im 9 years clean from FB Only insta and twitter for me .. and here on cdc Reddit is addicting too but with their new trash content policy i might start to boycott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Theres ads on facebook? Havent seen them for years since I added an ad block 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chon derry Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 does this mean no more long line ups in the bank? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBH1926 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 27 minutes ago, Chicken. said: Nexopia was a classic in my youth Im 9 years clean from FB Only insta and twitter for me .. and here on cdc Reddit is addicting too but with their new trash content policy i might start to boycott No FB, instagram or twitter for me, I am social media free. Hey it rhymes also, I guess cdc counts as social media. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violator Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Can MEC even afford to pay for adds? seems pretty out of touch for the banks to boycott this they arent exactly stewards of good policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken. Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 21 minutes ago, Violator said: Can MEC even afford to pay for adds? seems pretty out of touch for the banks to boycott this they arent exactly stewards of good policy. Banks virtue signalling .. riding the public momentum to gain some goodwill 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Zamboni Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 havent seen an ad on fb, youtube google etc for many years...kinda forgot there were ads on the internet. Ublock ftw! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 damn, going to really miss seeing those ads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer4now Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 (edited) Personally I can see FB last for about 10-15 years more.. The fad behind it is slowly disappearing as the emergence of Instagram (also Facebook owned) and twitter. I certainly don't believe it will last forever so to speak. For what I can recall its very popular with pre-teens and boomers. Anyone in-between don't really like/use it. Too bad Zuckerberg and his cronies had to sell out to the NSA and other government entities... but I guess that was inevitable. People don't realize they're selling their personal information for various private/government agencies to use at their whim. Edited July 2, 2020 by drummer4now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopshodan Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Chicken. said: Banks virtue signalling .. riding the public momentum to gain some goodwill It's not just banks pulling ads. Facebook boycott: View the list of companies pulling ads https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/06/30/facebook-boycott-view-the-list-of-companies-pulling-ads/ Lots of big hitters in that list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chon derry Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 can they start pulling ads on youtube . that would be just great. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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