The day before yesterday I received a warning from the Facebook powers that be that a comment I had posted was against community standards. I was informed that only I could see that comment. Strangely though I couldn't see the comment as posted because the post had been removed. The comment moderator did tell me what that comment was, guess it was acceptable for the moderator to post that, just not me. At first, I thought I was going to jail, again, but that isn't the case. It was just an admonishment. I did protest that decision, disagreeing with them. I felt like, and still do, that I can say "that's hilarious" whenever I find something funny. But the thing is I was told, that's not funny! Reminded me of my Mother when I laughed at the misfortune of my siblings or others. That's not funny! Yeah, it usually was pretty funny, sometimes I could see Mom cracking a smile and hear her trying to stifle laughter. But, it wasn't funny!
I do enjoy Facebook, interacting with friends and complete strangers. I like the pictures, meme's, jokes and general discussion that takes place. It's an amusement. Facebook, I'm told, has become a haven for old folks. I hear about Tik-Tok and Instagram a great deal but haven't been on either of those platforms. There is a meme describing my feelings about that, there is a meme for just about everything, that says I'm glad I did most of my stupid stuff before there was an internet. Yes, I am grateful for that. I can always call my friends a bunch of liars! There is no evidence! In today's world it is always about the evidence. Prove it! If you can't I will sue you. You're just a hater.
But back to the comment thing. As far as I can tell the entire post was removed. I don't remember who posted it originally but I suspect they have been locked up. I was just being warned to not hang out with that person, a bad influence. I'm happy that the folks at Meta have taken to guiding me on my path to enlightenment. I was being led astray by some cruel remarks, or teasing. It may even have been bullying! No telling where that path may have taken me if Meta hadn't intervened. I was corrected and set straight. That wasn't funny! The thing that bothers me about all of that however is, I can't remember what it was that I found hilarious. Now I'm concerned I may laugh once again! The lesson hasn't been learned. Now I know that Facebook/Meta whatever the name is these days does publish a list of community standards, which I was urged to review before posting any more comments, but it doesn't list what I can't find funny. But, like I said, I haven't learned that lesson.
I'll finish up by repeating myself. Facebook is a free service to use. I pay nothing for it. I find it an amusement and one that I enjoy. That being said I also understand that I have to play, on their playground, by their rules. I do not feel like my freedom of speech is being denied, or that I have any particular rights on that playground. They can choose to block me, refuse me entry, if that is what they want to do. It's their game. I am amused that they have decided to provide moral guidance. I appreciate the effort. I think that is hilarious too. Will I ever learn that lesson? Probably not.
I think that Facebook is attempting to control behavior on their site because it's quite apparent that the users can't control themselves. Apparently, some people never learned to be kind and keep their tongues from spewing whatever they want to. I suppose there is enough proof out there that some will never learn, despite the warnings and even punishments doled out. Too bad.
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