As workplace communications systems become more popular the temptation to 'manage' them can become irresistible, and of course, Facebook is looking to capitalize on that trend. This article describes a company presentation that "discussed the 'benefits' of 'content control.' And it offered one example of a topic employers might find it useful to blacklist: the word 'unionize.'" Facebook has apologized, noting that "censoring users is not the purpose of this feature and Workplace's ambition is to give everyone a voice, while maintaining a respectful work environment." But if it's not the purpose of this feature, then what is the purpose of this feature?
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