To be honest, I’m getting a little sick of being unfairly censored on social media. And when you hear my story, you’re going to end up scratching your head just as I am.
Twice, I’ve been flagged by “fact checkers” and censored for posting this particular quote on Instagram:
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.
John Quincy Adams
The quote is one that is found on EVERY LEADERSHIP website. Do a search yourself, and you will see.
Last week, as a fan and supporter of the television show about Jesus and His disciples called The Chosen, I was slapped with another lovely form of censorship. Simply by writing a comment complimenting The Chosen on their lovely apparel (softest sweatshirt I’ve ever owned) and their travel coffee tumbler, I got smacked with a message telling me I went against community guidelines. For one week, I was not allowed to comment on anyone else’s post. Go figure. I appealed the suspension three times to no avail. No one bothered to answer my complaint, even when it said to “tell us if we got it wrong” in the message I received when my hand got slapped. (Again, for no reason).
Well, they got it wrong, but no one cared.
Today, I’m out of censorship jail.
It would be one thing if I did something wrong, like the hundreds of bots and creepy porn sites that try to connect with my account over the course of a year.
But I didn’t do that.
Or perhaps if I used profane language that offended someone.
But I didn’t do that.
Or perhaps if I said something ridiculously harmful, untrue, or blasphemous.
But I didn’t do that.
Additionally, I keep my political views to myself and never get into controversial conversations.
I’m a rule follower on Instagram. I follow the rules. I obey the guidelines, so when I’m unfairly pegged for something I didn’t do, it’s infuriating.
I’m not the only one posting about a situation like this; I see it happening to others more and more, and it’s bunk. It’s a bunch of bunk.
I’ll leave it there and let you decide if it’s fair or not.
