The sudden-ness of the change in direction supports the theory that Facebook is trying to curry favor with the incoming Presidential administration. Especially since the group's leadership has previously demonstrated they will abuse government power to pursue personal partisan agendas.<p>"I would like you to do us a favor though, Mr. Facebook..."
More discussion: <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42621627">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42621627</a>