It’s just one more way to screw over us old[er] folks.
Facebook has “suspended” my account until such time as I provide facial recognition.
My computer does not have a webcam. Even if I plugged in a portable webcam, I would be unwilling to provide Facebook with a selfie video of myself. Trust me, no one needs to see something like that.
Facebook gave no reason for the “suspension” and they gave me no opportunity to appeal. My Facebook page contained nothing offensive or distasteful, except that sometimes I share these blog postings there. And as my readers know, this is one of the most vanilla blogs out there.
I did a quick internet search and learned that Facebook is apparently planning to institute this facial recognitiion requirement for all its members. Has anyone else out there run into this issue? I’m curious to find out how widespread it is and whether other people are ok with lending their facial features to a social media site which can’t be trusted not to use private information for nefarious purposes.
So, my days on Facebook are over.
Which is sad, because it was the only way I had to keep in touch with family and friends, and I also used it to check up on what was going on in my own community, especially during adverse events like blizzards, fires, or crime waves. Whenever I needed advice on which home improvement contractor to use, or which restaurant to order from, I checked Facebook first for other people’s recommendations.
When I began to crochet items for donation to local charities, I found those charities on Facebook. Fortunately, I have the phone numbers for the individuals who pick up my donations, so I can still reach them by text. I’d hate to have to drop my beautiful handmade blankets into some donation drop box somewhere and never know if or how they were being used.
For now, the only way to follow this blog will be through this site, so if you haven’t already signed up for email notification of new posts, please do so now (a link is on the sidebar).
I wish there was some way to get this information out to all my Facebook friends, but, hey, my Facebook account is dead.
Hugs, all.
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Cordelia's Mom, Still 
I usually check Facebook once a day, but I find myself less and less interested in it. I could switch to Instagram, but Zuckerberg owns that too, so how much different could it be? Maybe Facebook will make the choice for me, and I’ll just have to find a different way to communicate with those who are currently friends on FB.
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I don’t trust any of the social media sites so I’m unlikely to open an account elsewhere. My friends know where to find me. You can always reach me here, or by email: cordeliasmom2012@yahoo.com
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Too much relies on technology and facial recognition is the latest ‘requirement’, We don’t have FB, don’t want it, don’t need it. It’s different for us as we don’t have a large circle of friends or family, and text/email is enough for us. Don’t blame you for not going with it.
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The sad part is that Facebook has always been my go-to place for keeping in touch with everyone. Now I’m feeling a bit isolated. But it’s not worth giving up my own face.
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I can understand that.
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I am so sorry to hear this it’s nothing but bullying tacticd 💜💜💜
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I agree. I have wondered if the reason for the “suspension” was because a couple of my posts recently have had sentences that could be deemed somewhat critical of the currrent administration.
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OMG I do hope not 💜💕
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LOL. At least I’m not an immigrant.
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🤞🤞🤞🤞
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How’s the weather in Venezuela?? 😮
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I suppose they will get to me, CM. Sigh.
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Probably.
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I just started my own blog today on WordPress BECAUSE I tried to open a new profile on FB but it wanted that video. There is no way I’m giving those creeps any way to use facial recognition on me.
I left FB last November, and downloaded my thousands of photos and videos to another site. I’m so glad I left it-I don’t regret it at all.
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Thank you! I’m happy to know it wasn’t just me that was targeted by FB. I do miss seeing all those posts from family and friends, and I miss knowing what’s going on in my immediate community, but it’s not worth doing the facial recognition.
Good luck on your new blog! I’ll head over there now and check it out.
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(Ugh guess your site’s not active yet – let me know when it is.)
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