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Why is my Facebook account restricted? Simple rules could get YOU banned
HAS your Facebook account been restricted? You’re not alone – and there are plenty of reasons why it could happen.
Restricting an account can also affect several different parts of the app, so it’s very serious.
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It typically removes key features, equivalent to a temporary ban.
This can include seeing or sharing posts, liking comments or pages, sending messages or adding new friends.
Facebook typically restricts accounts if you’ve done something in violation of Community Standards.
Normally you’d get a warning for a first offence, but repeated rule-breakages can result in a restriction.
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The Facebook rules are split into six broad categories.
These are:
Violence and criminal behaviourSafetyObjectionable contentIntegrity and authenticityRespecting intellectual propertyContent-related requests and decisions
If you’ve been restricted, have a think back to recent actions you’ve taken on your account.
You may have been restricted for abuse, sharing copyrighted material, being underage, or promoting violence.
The rules are broad and far-reaching, so it’s possible you didn’t even realise you were breaking one.
You can check out the full list of Facebook Community Standards here.
“The consequences for violating our Community Standards vary depending on the severity of the violation,” said Facebook.
“And the person’s history on the platform.
“For instance, we may warn someone for a first violation.
“But if they continue to violate our policies, we may restrict their ability to post on Facebook or disable their profile.”
Facebook also occasionally seems to restrict people for no obvious reason.
If you think you’re been mistakenly restricted, the best thing to do is file an appeal.
You can send your appeal here:
Facebook appeal – click here
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