"Fortunately, our systems are shared, so when we find bad actors on Facebook, we can also remove accounts linked to them on Instagram and WhatsApp as well."
Followed by this:
"This is harder with services like Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter, YouTube, iMessage, or any other service where you don't need to provide your real identity."
Also:
"One advantage Facebook has is that we have a principle that you must use your real identity. This means we have a clear notion of what's an authentic account."
Followed by:
"Fake accounts are one of the primary vehicles for spreading misinformation -- especially politically-motivated misinformation and propaganda. "
[+] [-] josefresco|7 years ago|reply
"Fortunately, our systems are shared, so when we find bad actors on Facebook, we can also remove accounts linked to them on Instagram and WhatsApp as well."
Followed by this:
"This is harder with services like Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter, YouTube, iMessage, or any other service where you don't need to provide your real identity."
[+] [-] lancesells|7 years ago|reply
Followed by: "Fake accounts are one of the primary vehicles for spreading misinformation -- especially politically-motivated misinformation and propaganda. "
It's not hard to create a fake Facebook account.