Stop Facebook From Banning Accounts Without Reason

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The Issue

We, the undersigned, call on Facebook to immediately stop the practice of banning accounts without clear explanation or valid justification. Millions of users rely on Facebook not only for communication but also for preserving precious memories, photos, and connections built over years.  

When accounts are banned without reason:  

  •  Lost memories: Family photos, milestone events, and personal history vanish overnight.  
  • Disconnected relationships: Friends, relatives, and communities lose touch, sometimes permanently.  
  • Business harm: Entrepreneurs and small businesses lose access to customers and marketing tools.  
  • Mental health impact: Sudden bans cause stress, frustration, and feelings of isolation.  
  • Lack of transparency: Users are left in the dark, with no clear explanation or path to appeal.  

 

Facebook must implement fair policies that:  

- Provide clear reasons for account bans.  

- Allow easy and transparent appeals.  

- Protect users’ data and memories from sudden deletion.  

 

We urge Facebook to respect its users and stop banning accounts without reason — and most importantly, give back disabled accounts that were unfairly taken away, restoring people’s memories, connections, and rightful access to their pages/groups.

The Decision Makers

Mark Zuckerberg
Founder and CEO at Facebook
Meta Oversight Board
Meta Oversight Board
Meta Policy Team
Meta Policy Team

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