When Knowing Someone at Meta Is the Only Way to Break Out of "Content Jail"
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- #content moderation
- #abortion rights
- #Meta censorship
- EFF's Stop Censoring Abortion campaign highlights issues with Meta's content moderation, including overenforcement and lack of transparency.
- Accounts related to abortion education or services are often suspended or removed, with appeals taking weeks or months.
- Restoration of accounts frequently requires personal connections at Meta or media intervention.
- Case study: Red River Women's Clinic faced suspension for posting about medication abortion, losing vital communication tools.
- Case study: RISE at Emory University had their Instagram account permanently deleted for educational content on mifepristone.
- Meta admits to 'overenforcement' but fails to provide equitable review processes without external pressure.
- Content moderation policies claim to support free speech and health education, but enforcement is inconsistent.
- The chilling effect of 'Facebook Jail' discourages clinics and researchers from sharing vital information.
- Urgent need for transparent, equitable enforcement and accountability from platforms like Meta.