[NFBCS] Facebook, I am not a robot

[Tracy Carcione]

Hi Curtis.  I was using Firefox, and was able to create an account, then I
tried to access my account through the iPhone app.  It let me sign up fine,
then it immediately disabled my account for violating its rules.  I guess
the violation was signing up, or perhaps signing up while blind--not sure.
It seems possible that, during normal times, a human would review my request
to be part of their exclusive community, but there are no humans there now.
Which is why I wonder if anyone else has been able to sign up since the
lockdown.

I have resisted Facebook for many years myself, but things I want to be part
of seem to be only happening there, so I thought I'd try.
Tracy


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Tracy:

What browser are you using with Facebook? I have noticed that oftentimes, if
I am using Internet Explorer, more sites have problems with thinking that I
am a robot than if I approach the site using something like Chrome or the
new Chromium-based Edge.

I myself am still resisting signing up for Facebook<smile>.

Cordially,

Curtis Chong

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Cc: Tracy Carcione <carcione at access.net>
Subject: [NFBCS] Facebook, I am not a robot

I recently tried to sign up for Facebook, only because some events I'd like
to hear are only being held there.  Facebook is convinced I'm a robot, and I
can't change their minds.

First, they wanted me to record a video, which required me to "position my
face in the circle."  I did my best, but it may not have worked well.  Then
they wanted me to upload a photo to show I'm human, which I did.  Now they
want me to upload my photo ID-my non-driver's license, which smells too
phishy for me.

Has anyone successfully signed up for Facebook recently, since the lockdown
started?  If so, how did you do it?

I always knew Facebook was annoying, but this is ridiculous.

Tracy

 

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