I posted about my story on Facebook, and the rulers came rushing in.

Stunned man surprised, angry and shocked by what he saw on his smartphone

Getty

In the past, I've been accused of writing spam because I loved a product too much (probably because I loved it too much) or I wrote with excitement and awe about a news topic.

I have been writing on a variety of topics including social media, innovation, mentoring, and leadership since 2001. I have certainly been in flame wars and pointless arguments on social media, where greedy trolls are always lurking, looking for prey. I usually just hunker down and wait for the troll to go away, as most of them are too stupid to stay there for more than five seconds and have a thoughtful conversation.

This time it was the social network itself that hunted me down.

Calling a huge tech empire with 3 billion users a troll may seem harsh, but it's not as condescending or accusatory as the notice they sent me. “We have removed your post,” it said at first. It's like the kingdom is defending itself. Who is the “we” in this sentence? Mark Zuckerberg? It seems like they were trying to get likes, follows, shares, and video views in a misleading way. Read on for the rest of this light punishment. I had to plead my case and ask for a reconsideration.

Now, I've posted links to articles from way back when, where I simply said that an e-bike I was testing was one of my favorites for the summer. I've posted similar notices hundreds of times over the last decade. I shudder to think it may have been thousands of times. I probably even posted one yesterday.

I've reached out to Meta about the issue but haven't heard back. I've emailed their PR representative and contacted their help desk.

I believe this is what actually happened.

Meta probably doesn't understand why I'm posting links, and the network probably doesn't encourage links because they take you outside of Facebook. I suspect there's some AI that scans all posts, looking for some kind of blacklisted keywords or links, and flags them as self-promotion.

But that seems forced.

First, I would mention my articles on my personal Facebook account where friends and family like to see what I write. I've been doing that for years, but it seems like the algorithm has changed and improved to flag posts like this more. Elon Musk also cracked down on posts with links not too long ago, basically making them less noticeable. I've been using Twitter since its inception, and sometimes I don't realize someone has posted a link because the links have become so obscured that I barely notice them.

Now, back to my problem.

It would be a disservice to social media companies to block and hide links like mine or make them harder to share. One of the most social things we do is share links. It's a way to let others know what we're reading, what we like, and who we are. As the saying goes, sharing is caring. I find 90% of my best leads by combing through my social media posts looking for links.

When I've been trolled on a social media network I've used for over a decade, when I find out that their algorithms are targeting people like me, when I'm told my posts are spam, it makes me want to look elsewhere.

For example, Instagram.

What Are The Main Benefits Of Comparing Car Insurance Quotes Online

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 24, 2020, / Compare-autoinsurance.Org has launched a new blog post that presents the main benefits of comparing multiple car insurance quotes. For more info and free online quotes, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/the-advantages-of-comparing-prices-with-car-insurance-quotes-online/ The modern society has numerous technological advantages. One important advantage is the speed at which information is sent and received. With the help of the internet, the shopping habits of many persons have drastically changed. The car insurance industry hasn't remained untouched by these changes. On the internet, drivers can compare insurance prices and find out which sellers have the best offers. View photos The advantages of comparing online car insurance quotes are the following: Online quotes can be obtained from anywhere and at any time. Unlike physical insurance agencies, websites don't have a specific schedule and they are available at any time. Drivers that have busy working schedules, can compare quotes from anywhere and at any time, even at midnight. Multiple choices. Almost all insurance providers, no matter if they are well-known brands or just local insurers, have an online presence. Online quotes will allow policyholders the chance to discover multiple insurance companies and check their prices. Drivers are no longer required to get quotes from just a few known insurance companies. Also, local and regional insurers can provide lower insurance rates for the same services. Accurate insurance estimates. Online quotes can only be accurate if the customers provide accurate and real info about their car models and driving history. Lying about past driving incidents can make the price estimates to be lower, but when dealing with an insurance company lying to them is useless. Usually, insurance companies will do research about a potential customer before granting him coverage. Online quotes can be sorted easily. Although drivers are recommended to not choose a policy just based on its price, drivers can easily sort quotes by insurance price. Using brokerage websites will allow drivers to get quotes from multiple insurers, thus making the comparison faster and easier. For additional info, money-saving tips, and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ Compare-autoinsurance.Org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc. "Online quotes can easily help drivers obtain better car insurance deals. All they have to do is to complete an online form with accurate and real info, then compare prices", said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company. CONTACT: Company Name: Internet Marketing CompanyPerson for contact Name: Gurgu CPhone Number: (818) 359-3898Email: [email protected]: https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ SOURCE: Compare-autoinsurance.Org View source version on accesswire.Com:https://www.Accesswire.Com/595055/What-Are-The-Main-Benefits-Of-Comparing-Car-Insurance-Quotes-Online View photos