By Alex Casey on The SpinOff…
An algorithmic gaffe has once again led to New Zealand’s biggest shopping website accidentally promoting Nazi stuff.
Trade Me has apologised after promoting Mein Kampf as a Christmas gift idea on social media. An Auckland Instagram user saw the post in their feed last night, which contained several gift options including the 1925 autobiographical manifesto written by Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler.
“Mein Kampf,” the caption began. “Find the perfect gift and get them what they really want this Xmas!” The Spinoff understands that the now-deleted Instagram carousel also included go-kart and fitness equipment, and was online for at least seven minutes.
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