A wave of mass bans is affecting Facebook Groups, leaving thousands of admins frustrated and confused. Group admins across various categories — from parenting and gaming to pets and budgeting — are reporting sudden suspensions with vague violation notices. Many say they’ve received alerts about “terrorism-related” or nudity content, even when their groups post harmless topics like bird photography or Pokémon discussions.
Meta spokesperson Andy Stone acknowledged the issue, confirming a technical error and assuring users that the company is working on a fix. However, Meta has yet to explain the root cause, though users strongly suspect faulty AI moderation.
Groups of all sizes have been affected — some with a few hundred members, others with millions. On Reddit’s r/facebook forum, group admins are warning each other not to file appeals just yet, as doing so might delay resolution. Instead, many are choosing to wait and see if Meta automatically restores the groups once the glitch is resolved.
Some admins who subscribe to Meta Verified, which offers priority customer service, report receiving support. But many others, including those who rely on their groups for business, are left in the dark.
This issue may be linked to a broader trend, as other platforms like Pinterest and Tumblr are also facing backlash over mass suspensions. Pinterest blamed an internal error, while Tumblr cited testing of a new content filtering system.
A petition demanding Meta’s action has already garnered over 12,000 signatures. Some users are also considering legal action due to business disruptions. For now, Meta hasn’t offered a clear explanation for the cause of the bans on Facebook or Instagram, and users continue to await a resolution.
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