So the ripe plum of the META Conclusion is that META are “Not Guilty” of the damage they have been accused of causing young people. How do we know? Because those are the terms on which they are prepared to pay $18Bn for, ‘er, being innocent.
If this shocks you a little please remember to look on the bright side of it. Every business “innocent” of crimes against children will now pay $18Bn to confirm their innocence.
The world will be poor no more.
It will just be bereft of all personal dignity.
Good morning
John Bittleston
27 August 2026
