One Day Later, Facebook Marketplace Turns into a Drug Den
 |
Clearly some of the regulations on Facebook's shiny new marketplace were a tad loose, to say the least. It was set up to allow people to sell and buy goods without ever leaving Facebook. I imagine that, when the idea was conceived, they were thinking of bikes, sofas, bread makers, all the stuff you sell when you're moving house, or unloading all your ex's useless crap.
They probably weren't thinking about guns, drugs, animals or, well, sex. Hours after launch, all of these things suddenly appeared on the service, in what could either be regarded as a blight of mass trolling, mass stupidity or some unholy cocktail of the two.
They were rapidly removed, with Facebook putting it down to a "technical issue" with the filtering. Technical issue is a pretty soft term for a foul up as colossal as this, and you can't help but wonder if any black market purchases were enacted successfully before the boys in blue rectified it. It's actually still being fixed, with the admins simply keeping a very close eye on things until it is.
Allegedly, there are still a few of these nefarious posts kicking around, despite this, but one assumes that any attempt to actually respond will get them flagged and removed post-haste. Of course, what they can't remove is the tweets from befuddled users about how they ever allowed such a heinous thing to occur. They won't be shaking this off for a while.
Callum is a film school graduate who is now making a name for himself as a journalist and content writer. His vices include flat whites and 90s hip-hop. Follow him @Songbird_Callum
Contact us on Twitter, on Facebook, or leave your comments below. To find out about social media training or management why not take a look at our website for more info: TheSMFGroup.com
One Day Later, Facebook Marketplace Turns into a Drug Den
Reviewed by Unknown
on
Wednesday, October 05, 2016
Rating:
Reviewed by Unknown
on
Wednesday, October 05, 2016
Rating:
Unknown
Keeping you up to date on social media, digital marketing, apps, news & reviews. Social media, and digital marketing as a whole, are rapidly and constantly changing, adapting to new developments at an ever increasing rate. Just keeping up to date can be a nightmare. Our team of writers know their field, and keep an ear to the ground. We aim to keep you informed of all recent developments in the online world, and teach you a little something along the way. So whether you just want to stay connected, or gain some knowledge for yourself, the Social Songbird will keep on singing! More articles are posted every day so keep checking back! Join the discussion on Twitter - #SocialSongbird Or contact us directly - @SocialSongbird_
Entrepreneur, international speaker on Social Media Marketing. First one in the UK to write and speak in conferences about Twitter as a marketing tool. Consultant to Corporate Companies, Government Organizations, Marketing Managers and Business Owners.
Aspiring novelist with a passion for fantasy and crime thrillers. He hopes to one day drop that 'aspiring' prefix. He started as a writer and soon after he was made Executive Editor and Manager of the team at Social Songbird. A position he held for 5 years.
Adrienne is a passionate writer with experience in editing, content creation, and social media marketing. She’s a lover of animals, helping others improve their writing, and 2000s pop culture.
Musician, audio technician, professional tutor and a Cambridge university English student. Interested in writing, politics and obsessed with reading.
Recently graduated with a BA in English Literature from the University of Exeter, and he is about to study an MA in Journalism at the University of Sheffield. He is an aspiring journalist and novelist; in his free time he enjoys playing chess, listening to music and taking long walks through nature.
Lucy is an undergraduate BSc Politics and International Relations student at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Anna Coopey is a 4th year UG student in Classics at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. She is a keen writer and researcher on a number of topics, varying from Modern Greek literature to revolutionary theory.
Ellie is a recent BA English Literature graduate and aspiring publisher with a passion for writing. Her favourite pastimes include reading and shopping.