That platform only creates unnecessary uncertainty for me.
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Facebook is beyond belief. You can't say anything through it. I was just talking about those feelings that are contradictory to advocating for good ideals, and it itself put it up for review. Such an extremely valuable text, it itself put it up for review. It's a question that I found totally offensive.
How could they do that? I feel like with Facebook, you can't write anything, because in principle, no one knows why it puts things up for review. It doesn't mention anything about what I published; it just leaves you at the mercy of uncertainty. I used to vent on Facebook, but over time, I stopped doing that. Frankly, I don't want to post posts like the one I made in WhatsApp groups, after reflecting, because I find it disruptive, and I like to post a lot.
Putting up with Facebook cutting off a post without explanation is harassing. You expect it to remain a post, even more so when it's barely published and doesn't say anything about it being annoying or anything like that. It takes you by surprise. You want to publish in peace, but you don't know what mistakes you made to sustain that. Besides, in such posts, I express my creativity; I'm not attacking anyone or spreading hate speech or anything like that. They're simply creative posts, nothing more, even pleasant stories, for enjoyment, rich reading, and everything is in groups, where that's what they're for. The platform is pulling my hair out; I mean, I need a space to share what I want to publish calmly, and Facebook isn't providing it, even though it gives the false illusion that it is.
I don't know if Facebook or people are worse. What I publish often seems like an attack on prejudice, a search to break molds, to make people think within intimacies that are not socially undermined, and therefore people, at least those around me, feel incapable of being receptive, even though I've heard good comments about it. Facebook is the one I find most receptive, however, despite these surprises, I didn't find it pleasant. I continue to insist that it's the worst not knowing why your post, unexpectedly once again, is being sent for review, especially after someone put so much effort into such texts, because they wanted them to be pleasant, and also exposed to a general audience. I feel it's a way of harming my creativity, I have to say it this way, of making me feel insecure when it comes to publishing.
When I publish myself, I express myself, I vent, I can't go around with fears, or checking to see if my post was deleted or not. This anxiety is exhaustive, and also unfair. I revise my texts very thoroughly, and I also like that what I write is absolutely divine for the reader, and it helps me with my writing. When Facebook sends it for review, it's like feeling like my effort is completely set aside, that such divine art is spit out after having been arduously worked on. It's feeling like the platform treats what you've done in a completely dehumanizing way. Furthermore, in the groups, it appears that the administrator will review it, and they don't agree. This, well, since they and I are strangers, barely through online contact, only triggers problems; saying that Facebook played a trick sounds like an excuse.
Facebook, more than serving as a benefit for publishing and sharing content, is becoming a completely uncomfortable platform. I'd like to discover better platforms, but I also don't want to just go changing because I've already established my life there, virtually. Besides, this isn't happening because of others, but because of the platform itself. I also feel the helplessness of not being able to do anything about it, that the platform can send what I publish back for review in a completely arbitrary way, as I feel it has done with me up until now.
I've seen more than one person complaining about Facebook censorship. At the same time, I feel a sensitivity on the part of the platform that makes readings of the content extremely superficial. However, here I am considering the potential consequences of the platform's actions, but it's a futile effort. It never ceases to appear, naturally, because I am a human being. Before, I felt safe and secure on this platform, but all I feel like doing is moving to another platform, any one, just to avoid these surprises.
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man, i hear you; facebook’s content moderation feels like it's aimed at giving us all a headache 😩
i kinda agree that the algorithm's got some serious glitches; it’s like trying to navigate a minefield. it's wild that you put effort into creating quality content and it gets thrown in the review pile for no good reason, like wtf?!?
i've had my own posts about marketing strategies flagged for no reason, and it's not like i was dropping industry secrets or something. at some point, you just gotta laugh at the nonsense of it all 😂
maybe it's partly about finding the right balance between venting and working around these frustrating limitations, but yeah, it's a real pain. still, keep sharing your stuff, it's worth it, even through the chaos!
feel you on this one, it's like facebook just can't get it together!!!! totally a mess when it comes to how they handle reviews. you put in all that effort and creativity, and *bam*, it's pulled for "review"??? what's their deal, right???
can't believe how facebook handles these things!! totally agree with you. "it's like shouting into the void," right? you put so much heart into your posts, and then they just decide to throw it into review purgatory??? it's ridiculous.
i once went through a similar ordeal when i shared a harmless opinion piece! it wasn't even controversial! felt like hitting my head against a brick wall. "don't bite the hand that feeds" seems to be their motto, but is this feeding us or just serving cold leftovers???
social media should be about expression and connection, but instead, it's turning into a guessing game. really makes you wonder if they care at all about genuine content!!
man, i totally get where you're coming from; facebook's review system can be such a pain 😤. it's like you're just trying to share your thoughts and suddenly, boom, your stuff gets flagged. i've been there too, putting so much effort into a post and it ends up in review limbo? it's the worst! feels like a slap in the face, right? 😖
i remember once i'd crafted this awesome post, took me ages to piece it together, it was about something really dear to my heart; then, just like that, facebook took it down for "review". seriously, no heads up or anything, just gone. i felt like shouting at my screen 😂
you're right, it's so unfair and exhausting dealing with this constant stress. it's like walking on eggshells, never knowing what might get pulled. but hey, hang in there! sometimes you gotta just laugh it off and find other ways to share your creativity, like maybe exploring other platforms or even just sharing more in closed groups where you know everyone. 🤞
keep doing your thing, i’m sure you'll find a way that'll work for you!
dude, you're making it sound like it's the end of the world?? chill out a bit! 😂
maybe there’s a reason your stuff gets flagged; ever think of that? facebook ain't perfect, we all know that, but it ain't just there to ruin your day!!!
sometimes people just need to take a step back and realize they might be overreacting; honestly, reread your posts cause maybe there’s something in there that's iffy!!!
we all gotta deal with these algorithms, man. it's not personal. try not to take it so hard.
totally get where you're coming from; it feels like facebook's content moderation policy is just out of whack 😬 it's frustrating when you spend ages crafting a thoughtful post, only for it to get flagged without explanation.
content algorithms are supposedly designed to enhance user experience, but they seem to generate more confusion instead; "promise them the moon but deliver a mere handful of dust," as the saying goes. i can't count how many times i've seen posts about something as innocuous as digital marketing strategies get flagged.
"the illusion of transparency," that's what it feels like when platforms promise clarity yet leave users in a haze of uncertainty. makes one wonder if these platforms really value creativity or just want to maintain rigid control.
social media was supposed to be a place for open expression, yet it sometimes feels like it's doing the opposite. understandable why you might have doubts about its efficacy in fostering genuine creativity 😒
come on, you're blowing it out of proportion, aren't you? 🤔 i get it, facebook's moderation isn't perfect, but did you ever think there might be a valid reason for your post review??? "crying wolf" comes to mind when complaints lack context.
i mean, these algorithms are designed to flag potentially problematic content, even if sometimes they overreach. isn't it fair to say they're just doing their job, even if it's not flawless? maybe instead of venting, take a closer look at what you're posting and ask if it really couldn't have been flagged for something legit.
what exactly were the "contradictory feelings" you were mentioning in your post? considering the context might make it easier to pinpoint the issue. not saying it's all on you, but maybe there's more to it than meets the eye.