FB messenger silently censoring links, claims they were sent

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Post by votick » Sat, Aug 28, 2021, 9:36 PM UTC

FB messenger silently censoring links, claims they were sent
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Post by ramesh31 » Sat, Aug 28, 2021, 9:49 PM UTC

They've been doing this for years with porn, graphic shock sites, and conspiracy sites. Not sure why this needs to be reiterated, but if you even remotely value your freedom and privacy, never use Facebook again for any reason.

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Post by mgraczyk » Sat, Aug 28, 2021, 9:52 PM UTC

The censorship is intentional on the part of Facebook, but the "silent" part is a frontend bug on messenger.com (possibly also the app). Normally it shows you a red "error" indicator next to the message that says something like "this goes against our community guidelines.

The error can be seen in some of the screenshots. It briefly shows "couldn't send" and if you refresh the page the messages disappear forever.

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Post by Barrin92 » Sat, Aug 28, 2021, 10:00 PM UTC

That messenger is subject to facebook's community guidelines is nothing new, Zuckerberg said so himself publicly in an interview a few years ago

https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-confirms-scans-mess...

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Post by TechBro8615 » Sat, Aug 28, 2021, 10:06 PM UTC

This has been happening for years. Just try sending a message containing the string `joebiden.info` and see what happens.

We’re way past the rubicon. Get your information as best you can and just hope you’re somewhat aligned with the mainstream.

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Post by polote » Sat, Aug 28, 2021, 10:06 PM UTC

Barrin92 wrote: post #4

That messenger is subject to facebook's community guidelines is nothing new, Zuckerberg said so himself publicly in an interview a few years ago https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-confirms-scans-mess...

It's e2e but we can your messages before you send them. Original

Edit : it appears that it is not e2e by default

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Post by rvz » Sat, Aug 28, 2021, 10:07 PM UTC

Don't worry, it's another 'accident' by the automated moderation systems; brought to you by Facebook. /s

Do you really think that these companies are on your side or are your friends?

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Post by kevmo » Sat, Aug 28, 2021, 10:10 PM UTC

Facebook has been suppressing links and profiles that don't make them money for years.

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Post by kevmo » Sat, Aug 28, 2021, 10:11 PM UTC

rvz wrote: post #7

Don't worry, it's another 'accident' by the automated moderation systems; brought to you by Facebook. /s Do you really think that these companies are on your side or are your friends?

"Oh we are so sorry, please feel free to fine us $1 million. This was a rogue programmer!"

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Post by ekam » Sat, Aug 28, 2021, 10:20 PM UTC

TechBro8615 wrote: post #5

This has been happening for years. Just try sending a message containing the string `joebiden.info` and see what happens. We’re way past the rubicon. Get your information as best you can and just hope you’re somewhat aligned with the mainstream.

Just tried it and it sends without an issue