STAFF NEWS & ANALYSIS

New Facebook Warning: “Are you concerned that someone you know is becoming an extremist?”

On July 1 Facebook users began receiving pop-up messages from the social media company warning them that they “may have been exposed to harmful extremist content.”

It continued, “Violent groups try to manipulate your anger and disappointment. You can take action now to protect yourself and others.”

It then encourages the user to “get support from experts.”

When users click on “Get Support” they are shown a series of bullet points apparently aimed at convincing violent psychopaths to repent.