If you're a Facebook user, you've probably heard of someone who's had their account disabled. I personally know four people it's happened to, and none of them posted anything typically considered offensive like naughty photos, nor did they harass anyone or use the site to spam.
GetSatisfaction.com wrote an interesting article covering 13 reasons an account could be disabled. The list includes not using your real name when creating an account (no nicknames, only what's on your birth certificate is permitted); you joined too many groups (they don't want anyone being too well networked); you posted too many messages (they think you're spamming, even if you're just a social butterfly); you have more than 5,000 friends (no one should be allowed to be that popular apparently!)
One I think it's totally legit: You poked too many people!! An avid user for years, I STILL don't understand what the poking is for. How obnoxious, it should be punished!
How to Ensure Your Facebook Account Doesn't Get Disabled
How To Ensure Your Facebook Account Doesn't Get Disabled
Trend Themes
1. Facebook Account Disabled Prevention - There is a need for a software app that can help users keep track of Facebook's constantly changing user policy and avoid account disabling.
2. Account Moderation Automation - To provide a more secure platform to users, a proactive screening of posted content and a more efficient way of handling Facebook violations is necessary.
3. Social Media Account Authentication - Social media sites will evolve and the requirement for real identity authentication will be a norm to assure transparency and ethical social media use.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - Social media companies can adopt innovative ways of moderation and improve the platform's security to avoid account disabling and other user issues.
2. Software Development - The creation of a software app that can guide Facebook users to prevent account disabling and provide better user education on site policies.
3. Cybersecurity - Strict user authentication guidelines and data privacy policies should be implemented as social media accounts have secure and critical personal information that can significantly impact their owners when misused.