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.

  • Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world
    32·
    9 months 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 Fist@programming.devOPEnglish
      6·
      9 months 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”

    • skulblaka@kbin.social
      31·
      9 months 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?