I know they allow scam adverts because it’s easy money, but why aren’t they held responsible for facilitating obvious scams? You open Edge, there’s 3 “Earn money quick” adverts. On Instagram, every 5 ads, one is a scam.

  • I Cast FistOP
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    181 year ago

    Makes sense when you’re dealing with actual services or products, but I’ve yet to see a single “earn 200 per hour” ad that isn’t a scam or “legal” pyramid, those should be easy enough to block and ban, no?

    • Rhynoplaz
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      11 year ago

      Who decides which legal businesses are allowed to run ads?

      I completely agree that MLMs are a “scam” but they are legitimate businesses in the eyes of the law. You suggested we ban them, so what defines who is allowed to advertise and who isn’t? I’m not comfortable with leaving it as “anything somebody in charge doesn’t like”.

      • I Cast FistOP
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        71 year ago

        Some extra regulation on advertising might at least help somewhat, “Any adverts promising financial gains must clearly demonstrate how said gain is to be achieved”

        • Rhynoplaz
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          41 year ago

          Yes. That would be a great start.

      • skulblaka
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        21 year ago

        I completely agree that MLMs are a “scam” but they are legitimate businesses in the eyes of the law.

        Then they shouldn’t be. Problem solved, next question?