Ask HN: New FB account insta-banned, no appeal; why? help?

2 points by jen729w 10mo ago ↗ HN

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?

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rolph 10mo ago ↗

various FB accounts, could have gotten your device banned.

galaxy_gas 10mo ago ↗

1. Yes, very

3. Most in asia maybe considered low quality IP or relatively high spam volume?

ungreased0675 10mo ago ↗

Same thing happened to me. I tried to open a business account, instantly banned. I don’t care enough to attempt fixing it.

3np 10mo ago ↗

Meta is obviously Bad these days. I advise not engaging and giving them more money and insight into your life and business.

jen729w 10mo ago ↗

Well, 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.