Dezeen's Facebook page has been blocked in Australia by the social media giant as part of its ongoing dispute with the country's government over a proposed law that would require it to pay news outlets for content.
Dezeen is one of numerous media companies that have had their pages blocked by Facebook in Australia since Thursday, when the company banned the viewing and sharing of content from news outlets on its site in the country.
People in Australia that visit Dezeen's page now see a notice saying "No posts yet".
Facebook made the move in response to a proposed law that would force the social media company to pay news outlets for content.
Facebook block "highly frustrating"
"Apologies to Dezeen followers in Australia," wrote Dezeen editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs on his Facebook page. "Meanwhile, please enjoy Dezeen on other platforms, especially our website and newsletters!" "It's highly frustrating!" wrote Melbourne-based fashion journalist Natalie Mortimer in response.
Sydney-based design journalist Sophie Davies said the move was "pretty shocking and feels anti-democratic". However, content from her website, DesignFizz, was unaffected.
Top: Dezeen's Facebook page. Above: how Dezeen's page now appears in Australia
"It's a shock seeing the ability to share and discuss them on such a major platform cut completely at a stroke," she wrote." At least DesignFizz is still accessible, but we're a lifestyl...