The complexity of building seemingly simple lists

Some thoughts on the Oversight Board decision on Meta’s cross-check system

Story time.

It’s 2012, and I’ve been at Facebook for just over a year. My job is working with Republican candidates and officials to create and use Facebook pages to connect with voters. One day I get a call from someone on the Obama digital team. The President’s page had been taken down. My colleague Adam, who worked with the Democrats, was on vacation.…