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Ask HN: New FB account insta-banned, no appeal; why? help?
I just created an account on the Facebook using the address fb@johnnydec!mal.com (obfuscated here; not there). I'd like to spend some money on advertising. I used my real name and DOB.
The account was instantly banned for 'violating community guidelines'. On the iOS app I could submit my video-face-ID, which I did. An hour later, notice: rejected.
The help articles say that you can appeal this using a button when you log in. This button does not exist.
What the heck? What did I do? Here's what I can think:
1. fb@... email address is suspicious?
2. Is it possible that in the past my real name & DOB has been flagged? I've had various fb accounts on and off since it launched but cancelled my OG account way back in the day.
3. I'm in Thailand? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Can anyone help?
- rolph 1y agovarious FB accounts, could have gotten your device banned.
- galaxy_gas 1y ago1. Yes, very 3. Most in asia maybe considered low quality IP or relatively high spam volume?
- ungreased0675 1y agoSame thing happened to me. I tried to open a business account, instantly banned. I don’t care enough to attempt fixing it.
- 3np 1y agoMeta is obviously Bad these days. I advise not engaging and giving them more money and insight into your life and business.
- jen729w 1y agoFriend, I know. See above: cancelled any number of accounts over the years. Alas, I'm trying to run a business. I'd like to reach millions of 'normal people' easily and cheaply. If you know of another way (and I mean literally any other way (that isn't Google)), I'm all ears.
- jen729w 1y agoWell, if it helps anyone, I just don't think it's possible to set up a new Facebook account then use it to start a business page. My partner just tried it - her real email, nothing weird - and after 4 hours of configuring settings, blocked. Did the video thing on the iPhone, appeal rejected. I guess you have to have actual history of being logged in to and using Facebook so, lol, no thanks.