The Problem with Hate There’s a particular flavour of tech criticism that’s become fashionable: “I hate Facebook.” “Delete Facebook.” “Facebook is destroying democracy/our minds/civilization.” And look, the critiques aren’t wrong. Facebook’s business model is fundamentally problematic. Their algorithmic amplification of outrage is documented. The privacy violations are real. The psychological manipulation is deliberate. But here’s the thing: I still love Facebook. Not in the sense that I approve of their business practices or think they’re a net positive for society.