Facebook bans some, but not all, QAnon groups and accounts Facebook says it will restrict the right-wing conspiracy movement QAnon and will no longer recommend that users join groups supporting it, although the company isn’t banning it outrightOAKLAND, Calif. -- Facebook said it will restrict the right-wing conspiracy movement QAnon and will no longer recommend that users join groups supporting it, although the company isn't banning it outright. Facebook said Wednesday it is banning groups and accounts associated with QAnon as well as a variety of U.S.-based militia and anarchist groups that support violence. QAnon groups have flourished on in recent months, and experts say social media has aided the rise of the fringe movement. Facebook said it will only remove groups and accounts outright if they discuss potential violence, including in veiled language. For instance, when people join a QAnon group, Facebook will not recommend similar groups to join.

Source: ABC News August 19, 2020 19:18 UTC