Man gets violation from Facebook for posting picture of him with American flag

In a troubling incident that raises questions about the role of social media in elections, David May, a candidate for Birch Run Township Supervisor, found himself at the center of a controversy involving Facebook's content moderation. May, who participated in the Birch Run community's 4th of July parade, posted a photo of himself holding an American flag during the event. The image, seemingly innocuous and reflective of patriotic celebration, was flagged by Facebook for "nudity or sexual activity," leading to a violation notice on his account.