June 24, 2026

15 Years In, Meta's Broken System Finally Came for Me

15 Years In, Meta's Broken System Finally Came for Me
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Jon's profile was incorrectly flagged for suspicious activity while posting in his own private Facebook group, and after identity verification failed without explanation, he was locked out of group activity with no timeline or recourse. He wasn't violating any rules, and Meta isn't even claiming he was. Jon explains why this experience exposes how broken Meta's AI-driven moderation and verification processes are, what it means for businesses that depend on the platform, and why Meta's push to replace staff with automation is setting a dangerous example when the systems clearly aren't ready.