[NFBCS] Facebook, I am not a robot

[Tracy Carcione]

Hi Nancy.
I tried both my PC, using Firefox, and the iPhone app.  Both let me sign in, but say my account is disabled, and demand things I'm not going to give them to activate it.  I agree, it does sound phishy.
Tracy


-----Original Message-----
From: NFBCS [mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nancy Coffman via NFBCS
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 1:56 PM
To: NFB in Computer Science Mailing List
Cc: Nancy Coffman
Subject: Re: [NFBCS] Facebook, I am not a robot

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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