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Sojourna: Added clean-up tag.

2026-06-28T02:36:03Z

Added clean-up tag.

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	\|Description=Meta is an American technology company known for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Llama.		\|Description=Meta is an American technology company known for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Llama.

Sojourna: /* Update on the Oculus Quest 2 /Pro removed a key feature on keyboard tracking[https://communityforums.atmeta.com/t5/Talk-VR/Removing-Keyboard-Tracking-on-Quest-2-Pro-What-s-next-on-the/td-p/1284678] (Archived) */ Style.

2026-06-28T02:31:59Z

Update on the Oculus Quest 2 /Pro removed a key feature on keyboard tracking[https://communityforums.atmeta.com/t5/Talk-VR/Removing-Keyboard-Tracking-on-Quest-2-Pro-What-s-next-on-the/td-p/1284678] (Archived): Style.

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	Game developers are advised to avoid the OVRPlugin where possible and rely on generic OpenXR implementations that support the standard correctly. Affected users can try the Meta Plugin Compatibility option in their SteamVR settings. The latest version of Virtual Desktop should also have the workarounds implemented. Players of Unreal Engine games report that launching the game with -hmd=openxr can bypass the plugin.		Game developers are advised to avoid the OVRPlugin where possible and rely on generic OpenXR implementations that support the standard correctly. Affected users can try the Meta Plugin Compatibility option in their SteamVR settings. The latest version of Virtual Desktop should also have the workarounds implemented. Players of Unreal Engine games report that launching the game with -hmd=openxr can bypass the plugin.

	====Update on the Oculus Quest 2 /Pro removed a key feature on keyboard tracking'''[https://communityforums.atmeta.com/t5/Talk-VR/Removing-Keyboard-Tracking-on-Quest-2-Pro-What-s-next-on-the/td-p/1284678] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250708191406/https://communityforums.atmeta.com/t5/Talk-VR/Removing-Keyboard-Tracking-on-Quest-2-Pro-What-s-next-on-the/td-p/1284678 Archived])~~'''====~~		====Update on the Oculus Quest 2 /Pro removed a key feature on keyboard tracking====
	Meta’s recent decision to discontinue support for physical keyboard tracking on the Quest 2 and Pro, as stated in the V72 release notes, in just two years of lifecycle this showcase an enshittification on their products. Early adopters beware.		Meta's recent decision to discontinue support for physical keyboard tracking on the Quest 2 and Pro, as stated in the V72 release notes, in just two years of lifecycle this showcase an [[enshittification]] on their products. Early adopters beware.<ref>[https://communityforums.atmeta.com/t5/Talk-VR/Removing-Keyboard-Tracking-on-Quest-2-Pro-What-s-next-on-the/td-p/1284678] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20250708191406/https://communityforums.atmeta.com/t5/Talk-VR/Removing-Keyboard-Tracking-on-Quest-2-Pro-What-s-next-on-the/td-p/1284678 Archived])</ref>

	====Update on the Oculus Quest 1====		====Update on the Oculus Quest 1====

Sojourna: /* Attempts to block other OpenXR runtimes (third party or other brands) from working with games"Meta’s OVRPlugin" - mbucchia.github.io (Archived) */ Style.

2026-06-28T02:30:50Z

Attempts to block other OpenXR runtimes (third party or other brands) from working with games"Meta’s OVRPlugin" - mbucchia.github.io (Archived): Style.

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	Despite Ready At Dawn's claims, there have been no other project released following the shutdown. The studio proceeded to suffer major layoffs and, in August 2024, Meta shut down Ready At Dawn Studios itself, blaming Oculus Studios' budgetary constraints.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Sutrich \|first=Nicholas \|date=7 Aug 2024 \|title=Exclusive: Meta is closing a beloved first-party Quest studio \|url=https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/ready-at-dawn-studios-closing \|url-status=live \|access-date=26 Apr 2025 \|website=www.androidcentral.com \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260118212545/https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/ready-at-dawn-studios-closing \|archive-date=18 Jan 2026}} </ref>		Despite Ready At Dawn's claims, there have been no other project released following the shutdown. The studio proceeded to suffer major layoffs and, in August 2024, Meta shut down Ready At Dawn Studios itself, blaming Oculus Studios' budgetary constraints.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Sutrich \|first=Nicholas \|date=7 Aug 2024 \|title=Exclusive: Meta is closing a beloved first-party Quest studio \|url=https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/ready-at-dawn-studios-closing \|url-status=live \|access-date=26 Apr 2025 \|website=www.androidcentral.com \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260118212545/https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/ready-at-dawn-studios-closing \|archive-date=18 Jan 2026}} </ref>

	====Attempts to block other OpenXR runtimes (third party or other brands) from working with games<ref name=":2">"[https://mbucchia.github.io/OpenXR-Toolkit/ovrplugin.html Meta’s OVRPlugin]" - mbucchia.github.io ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251230175724/https://mbucchia.github.io/OpenXR-Toolkit/ovrplugin.html Archived])</ref>====		====Attempts to block other OpenXR runtimes (third party or other brands) from working with games====
	Both Unity and Unreal Engine allow various OpenXR vendor plugins to be used, one of which is Meta's Oculus XR Plugin internally called the OVRPlugin. The OVRPlugin is a unified plugin that allows developers a single unified implementation for their Quest devices and OpenXR compatible devices for the PC. This sounds like an easy solution to target all current popular high-end VR headsets in one implementation.		Both Unity and Unreal Engine allow various OpenXR vendor plugins to be used, one of which is Meta's Oculus XR Plugin internally called the OVRPlugin. The OVRPlugin is a unified plugin that allows developers a single unified implementation for their Quest devices and OpenXR compatible devices for the PC. This sounds like an easy solution to target all current popular high-end VR headsets in one implementation.

	Under the hood Meta has taken steps to lock down this plugin to only work with their own devices. This is done by checking the name of the runtime, the presence of the nonstandard XR_META_headset_id, and the lack of legacy OVR support.<ref name=":2" />		Under the hood Meta has taken steps to lock down this plugin to only work with their own devices. This is done by checking the name of the runtime, the presence of the nonstandard XR_META_headset_id, and the lack of legacy OVR support.<ref name=":2">"[https://mbucchia.github.io/OpenXR-Toolkit/ovrplugin.html Meta’s OVRPlugin]" - mbucchia.github.io ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251230175724/https://mbucchia.github.io/OpenXR-Toolkit/ovrplugin.html Archived])</ref>

	It would be understandable that Meta locks down their own vendor plugin if it were incompatible with other OpenXR devices, in which case the engine could fall back to another implementation. However this is not the case as Meta makes it deliberately difficult to implement such fallbacks. For example in Unity if the generic OpenXR support is enabled while the OVRPlugin is enabled it will claim incompatibility and revert this selection to just OVRPlugin.<ref name=":2" />		It would be understandable that Meta locks down their own vendor plugin if it were incompatible with other OpenXR devices, in which case the engine could fall back to another implementation. However this is not the case as Meta makes it deliberately difficult to implement such fallbacks. For example in Unity if the generic OpenXR support is enabled while the OVRPlugin is enabled it will claim incompatibility and revert this selection to just OVRPlugin.<ref name=":2" />

Sojourna: /* Consumer-impact summary */ Changed to use shorter template version.

2026-06-28T02:30:03Z

Consumer-impact summary: Changed to use shorter template version.

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	In 2021, Facebook rebranded itself as Meta, signaling its shift toward a broader vision focused on the "metaverse" – a virtual-reality, interconnected digital world. Meta has faced ongoing scrutiny over issues related to consumer privacy, data security, content moderation, and its role in spreading misinformation. The company has been involved in several high-profile regulatory and legal challenges, particularly regarding its handling of user data and its impact on user well-being.		In 2021, Facebook rebranded itself as Meta, signaling its shift toward a broader vision focused on the "metaverse" – a virtual-reality, interconnected digital world. Meta has faced ongoing scrutiny over issues related to consumer privacy, data security, content moderation, and its role in spreading misinformation. The company has been involved in several high-profile regulatory and legal challenges, particularly regarding its handling of user data and its impact on user well-being.

	==Consumer-impact summary==		==Consumer impact summary==
	{{~~Placeholder box\|Overview of concerns that arise from the company's conduct regarding (if applicable):~~		{{Ph-C-CIS}}
	* User freedom
	* User privacy
	* Business model
	* Market control}}

	==Incidents==		==Incidents==

Sojourna: /* Forced changes in terms of service. */ Style.

2026-06-28T02:29:12Z

Forced changes in terms of service.: Style.

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	Users can reduce the amount of data these services can harvest by using the browser version in an incognito tab instead of using dedicated apps. Installing an adblocker is also advisable. However, not all features may be accessible this way.		Users can reduce the amount of data these services can harvest by using the browser version in an incognito tab instead of using dedicated apps. Installing an adblocker is also advisable. However, not all features may be accessible this way.

	====~~'''~~Forced changes in terms of service.~~'''~~====		====Forced changes in terms of service.====
	[[File:Email sent to Meta users.png\|thumb\|No options given, you accept.]]		[[File:Email sent to Meta users.png\|thumb\|No options given, you accept.]]
	14 Aug 25 Meta sent another of their notorious emails with the text "By continuing to use a Meta account to access our products after '''12 September 2025''', you agree to the revised '''Supplemental Meta Platform Technologies Terms of Service''' and acknowledge that these updates will apply to you."		14 Aug 25 Meta sent another of their notorious emails with the text "By continuing to use a Meta account to access our products after '''12 September 2025''', you agree to the revised '''Supplemental Meta Platform Technologies Terms of Service''' and acknowledge that these updates will apply to you."

SinexTitan: not very Meta

2026-06-27T11:56:29Z

not very Meta

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-[[wikipedia:Meta_Platforms|'''Meta Platforms, Inc.''']], formerly known as '''Facebook''', is a multinational technology conglomerate primarily known for its social media platforms, including [[wikipedia:Facebook|Facebook]], [[Instagram]], [[WhatsApp]], and Messenger. Founded in 2004 by [[Mark Zuckerberg]], Facebook quickly grew into one of the largest social networks in the world. Over the years, the company has expanded its business model, incorporating advertising, data collection, and virtual reality products, with a focus on connecting users globally.
+'''{{wplink|Meta Platforms|Meta Platforms, Inc.}}''', formerly known as '''Facebook''', is a multinational technology conglomerate primarily known for its social media platforms, including [[wikipedia:Facebook|Facebook]], [[Instagram]], [[WhatsApp]], and Messenger. Founded in 2004 by [[Mark Zuckerberg]], Facebook quickly grew into one of the largest social networks in the world. Over the years, the company has expanded its business model, incorporating advertising, data collection, and virtual reality products, with a focus on connecting users globally.
 In 2021, Facebook rebranded itself as Meta, signaling its shift toward a broader vision focused on the "metaverse" – a virtual-reality, interconnected digital world. Meta has faced ongoing scrutiny over issues related to consumer privacy, data security, content moderation, and its role in spreading misinformation. The company has been involved in several high-profile regulatory and legal challenges, particularly regarding its handling of user data and its impact on user well-being.
-==Anti-consumer practices==
+==Consumer-impact summary==
 ===Facebook<!-- Wow, we got a lot to list here... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facebook#Criticisms_and_controversies -->===
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 ==Lawsuits<!-- I feel like this should follow the table format that I established with the Valve page -->==
 ===''United States of America v. Facebook''===
 In July 2019, Facebook agreed to pay $5 billion USD and implement corrective measures after it was sued by the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for "misleading users about the extent to which third-party application developers could access users' personal information."<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 Jul 2019 |title=Facebook Agrees to Pay $5 Billion and Implement Robust New Protections of User Information in Settlement of Data-Privacy Claims |url=https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/facebook-agrees-pay-5-billion-and-implement-robust-new-protections-user-information |url-status=live |access-date=26 Apr 2025 |website=www.justice.gov |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251212073643/https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/facebook-agrees-pay-5-billion-and-implement-robust-new-protections-user-information |archive-date=12 Dec 2025}}</ref>

Sojourna: /* Update on the Oculus Quest 1 */ Updated article name.

2026-05-29T01:00:33Z

Update on the Oculus Quest 1: Updated article name.

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	====Update on the Oculus Quest 1====		====Update on the Oculus Quest 1====
	{{Main\|Oculus ~~(Meta)~~ Quest 1 ~~Deprecation~~}}		{{Main\|Meta Oculus Quest 1 deprecation}}
	The original Quest 1 from 2019 has been deprecated, after entering extended support in 2023.		The original Quest 1 from 2019 has been deprecated, after entering extended support in 2023.

Tracerneo: Industry: AI

2026-05-24T21:14:15Z

Industry: AI

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	\|Description=Meta is an American technology company known for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Llama.		\|Description=Meta is an American technology company known for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Llama.
	\|Founded=2004		\|Founded=2004
	\|Industry=Social ~~media~~, Advertising, ~~Artificial intelligence~~		\|Industry=Social Media, Advertising, AI
	\|Logo=Meta logo.svg		\|Logo=Meta logo.svg
	\|ParentCompany=		\|ParentCompany=

Rudxain: wp-link FB, also bold-fmt

2026-04-26T02:21:54Z

wp-link FB, also bold-fmt

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	[[wikipedia:Meta_Platforms\|'''Meta Platforms, Inc.''']], formerly known as Facebook, is a multinational technology conglomerate primarily known for its social media platforms, including Facebook, [[Instagram]], [[WhatsApp]], and Messenger. Founded in 2004 by [[Mark Zuckerberg]], Facebook quickly grew into one of the largest social networks in the world. Over the years, the company has expanded its business model, incorporating advertising, data collection, and virtual reality products, with a focus on connecting users globally.		[[wikipedia:Meta_Platforms\|'''Meta Platforms, Inc.''']], formerly known as '''Facebook''', is a multinational technology conglomerate primarily known for its social media platforms, including [[wikipedia:Facebook\|Facebook]], [[Instagram]], [[WhatsApp]], and Messenger. Founded in 2004 by [[Mark Zuckerberg]], Facebook quickly grew into one of the largest social networks in the world. Over the years, the company has expanded its business model, incorporating advertising, data collection, and virtual reality products, with a focus on connecting users globally.

	In 2021, Facebook rebranded itself as Meta, signaling its shift toward a broader vision focused on the "metaverse" – a virtual-reality, interconnected digital world. Meta has faced ongoing scrutiny over issues related to consumer privacy, data security, content moderation, and its role in spreading misinformation. The company has been involved in several high-profile regulatory and legal challenges, particularly regarding its handling of user data and its impact on user well-being.		In 2021, Facebook rebranded itself as Meta, signaling its shift toward a broader vision focused on the "metaverse" – a virtual-reality, interconnected digital world. Meta has faced ongoing scrutiny over issues related to consumer privacy, data security, content moderation, and its role in spreading misinformation. The company has been involved in several high-profile regulatory and legal challenges, particularly regarding its handling of user data and its impact on user well-being.

AnotherConsumerRightsPerson: /* The Linux Ban */ hmmm not so sure it was an error, Meta, the lizard rlly needs to stop pushing age verification for me to think that

2026-04-17T15:17:08Z

The Linux Ban: hmmm not so sure it was an error, Meta, the lizard rlly needs to stop pushing age verification for me to think that

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	====The Linux Ban====		====The Linux Ban====
	On January 19th 2025, Meta updated their internal policies to recognize the {{Wplink\|free and open-source software}} and operating system Linux as a "cybersecurity threat".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|date=19 Jan 2025 \|title=Facebook ban \|url=https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20250127#sitenews \|url-status=live \|access-date=26 Apr 2025 \|website=distrowatch.com \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260220124234/https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20250127 \|archive-date=20 Feb 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Tyson \|first=Mark \|date=17 Jan 2025 \|title=Facebook flags Linux topics as 'cybersecurity threats' — posts and users being blocked \|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/facebook-flags-linux-topics-as-cybersecurity-threats-posts-and-users-being-blocked \|url-status=live \|access-date=26 Apr 2025 \|website=Tom's Hardware \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260212074620/https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/facebook-flags-linux-topics-as-cybersecurity-threats-posts-and-users-being-blocked \|archive-date=12 Feb 2026}}</ref> As part of this, many Facebook users had their accounts either locked or muted for merely mentioning Linux, most notably the Linux distribution tracking site, DistroWatch. DistroWatch claims they appealed the decision the next day and had it affirmed to them that "Linux-related material is staying on the cybersecurity filter" alongside the personal account the appeal was sent from being locked.<ref name=":1" /> This quickly gained media attention with many calling this out as irony given Meta's infrastructure mostly runs on Linux.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Proven \|first=Liam \|date=28 Jan 2025 \|title=Meta blocked Distrowatch links on Facebook while running Linux servers \|url=https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/28/facebook_blocks_distrowatch/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=26 Apr 2025 \|website=The Register \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251211053417/https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/28/facebook_blocks_distrowatch/ \|archive-date=11 Dec 2025}}</ref>		On January 19th 2025, Meta updated their internal policies to recognize the {{Wplink\|free and open-source software}} and operating system Linux as a "cybersecurity threat".<ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|date=19 Jan 2025 \|title=Facebook ban \|url=https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20250127#sitenews \|url-status=live \|access-date=26 Apr 2025 \|website=distrowatch.com \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260220124234/https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20250127 \|archive-date=20 Feb 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Tyson \|first=Mark \|date=17 Jan 2025 \|title=Facebook flags Linux topics as 'cybersecurity threats' — posts and users being blocked \|url=https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/facebook-flags-linux-topics-as-cybersecurity-threats-posts-and-users-being-blocked \|url-status=live \|access-date=26 Apr 2025 \|website=Tom's Hardware \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260212074620/https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/facebook-flags-linux-topics-as-cybersecurity-threats-posts-and-users-being-blocked \|archive-date=12 Feb 2026}}</ref> As part of this, many Facebook users had their accounts either locked or muted for merely mentioning Linux, most notably the Linux distribution tracking site, DistroWatch. DistroWatch claims they appealed the decision the next day and had it affirmed to them that "Linux-related material is staying on the cybersecurity filter" alongside the personal account the appeal was sent from being locked.<ref name=":1" /> This quickly gained media attention with many calling this out as irony given Meta's infrastructure mostly runs on Linux.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Proven \|first=Liam \|date=28 Jan 2025 \|title=Meta blocked Distrowatch links on Facebook while running Linux servers \|url=https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/28/facebook_blocks_distrowatch/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=26 Apr 2025 \|website=The Register \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251211053417/https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/28/facebook_blocks_distrowatch/ \|archive-date=11 Dec 2025}}</ref>
	9 days later on 28 January, PCMAG posted a comment provided to them by Meta ~~directly confirming~~ this was an error following Distrowatch's account being reinstated and the blocking of any Linux related content being lifted.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Kan \|first=Michael \|date=28 Jan 2025 \|title=Facebook Accidentally Blocks Users From Posting About Linux \|url=https://www.pcmag.com/news/facebook-accidentally-blocks-users-from-posting-about-linux \|url-status=live \|access-date=26 Apr 2025 \|website=PCMag \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251122144657/https://www.pcmag.com/news/facebook-accidentally-blocks-users-from-posting-about-linux \|archive-date=22 Nov 2025}}</ref>		9 days later on 28 January, PCMAG posted a comment provided to them by Meta where they claimed this was an error following Distrowatch's account being reinstated and the blocking of any Linux related content being lifted.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Kan \|first=Michael \|date=28 Jan 2025 \|title=Facebook Accidentally Blocks Users From Posting About Linux \|url=https://www.pcmag.com/news/facebook-accidentally-blocks-users-from-posting-about-linux \|url-status=live \|access-date=26 Apr 2025 \|website=PCMag \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251122144657/https://www.pcmag.com/news/facebook-accidentally-blocks-users-from-posting-about-linux \|archive-date=22 Nov 2025}}</ref>

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