From an extremely pure free-market conservative&#x2F;capitalist approach, sure, there is nothing wrong with this, they can do what they want.<p>From a basic governmental regulation (Hayek) monopoly approach, FB is the incumbent and it will be extremely difficult for anyone else to gain a foothold here. Regulation ought to make it easier for others to approach the space. They are the single biggest voice in the news at this point, and whatever stances they support has an inestimable advantage in ways that far outstrip campaign finance contributions or lobbying. They may have to be governmentally disrupted to keep their power from becoming too great.<p>From a consumer labeling perspective, Facebook is profiting off improperly calling articles &quot;trending&quot; that are just their preferred way to view the world.<p>I just wonder if these articles go far enough to collapse any trust.