[NFBCS] Facebook, I am not a robot

[Nancy Coffman]

Can you try a different method? For example, if you did it through a website from your phone, could you try the app? Sounds to me like something intervened and wants  your data.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 20, 2020, at 10:38 AM, Tracy Carcione via NFBCS <nfbcs at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBCS [mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Curtis Chong via
> NFBCS
> Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 10:45 AM
> To: 'NFB in Computer Science Mailing List'
> Cc: Curtis Chong; 'Tracy Carcione'
> Subject: Re: [NFBCS] Facebook, I am not a robot
> 
> 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
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBCS <nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via NFBCS
> Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 5:43 AM
> To: 'NFB in Computer Science Mailing List' <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
> 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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