Facebook tightens rules on gun posts
Thursday, 6 March 2014
The world's biggest social networking site Facebook has tightened its rules on posts relating to guns. The site said it will remove posts from users who "indicate a willingness" to break the law - like requiring no background check - to sell firearms. Access to posts related to sale of guns and other regulated items will be restricted to users over the age of 18. Facebook has been under pressure from lobbying groups to alter its policy on such posts. While the website is not an e-commerce platform, people use it to promote their goods and solicit buyers, according to BBC.