Why Public Marijuana Pages are Being Deleted by Facebook

Only 23 states and Washington, D.C. have legalized marijuana in the United States, as per Mic. While some have legalized cannabis for medical purposes, some have embraced marijuana for recreational use, specifically in Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, Washington and the District of Columbia.

With this legalization comes the proliferation of marijuana cafes across the country. With social media being a useful marketing tool for business, it wasn't unlikely that these business and groups would take to social media to promote their products and lifestyle.

This time, however, social media is fighting back. Facebook is apparently deleting pages run by three Garden State dispensaries and several others across the country, as per New Jersey On-Line.

The move has garnered mixed emotions from the public, including dispensary owners and patients, who admitted that they use these Facebook pages to get the latest updates and information about the latest cannabis...

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