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Unreasonable Facebook restrictions?

by Ayo Iji
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In a Facebook post can I not say, "Follow me NOW for more FREE information"

I put up a post containing that wording and Facebook pulled the post claiming that I am soliciting interaction.

That's crazy to me.

What's wrong with sharing four paragraphs of useful information and then saying, hey, you want more great tips like this? Then follow me?

So, are they basically banning calls to action at the end of posts? If so, their hampering their own value with what I can only imagine is miniscule perceived gain by their end-users.
#facebook #restrictions #unreasonable
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  • Profile picture of the author Kay King
    What's wrong is it is 'soliciting interaction' and that's against FB rules. Does not matter if I agree or you agree or what anyone here thinks.



    If you posted on this forum and said 'PM me and I'll send you free info' - your post would be deleted and you might be banned for 'soliciting interaction'. Not an unusual rule.
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  • Profile picture of the author Monetize
    Originally Posted by Ayo Iji View Post

    In a Facebook post can I not say, "Follow me NOW for more FREE information"

    I put up a post containing that wording and Facebook pulled the post claiming that I am soliciting interaction.

    That's crazy to me.

    What's wrong with sharing four paragraphs of useful information and then saying, hey, you want more great tips like this? Then follow me?

    So, are they basically banning calls to action at the end of posts? If so, their hampering their own value with what I can only imagine is miniscule perceived gain by their end-users.

    Just observe the rules.

    If people find your posts informative, interesting, and noteworthy,
    they will follow you on their own without being told.

    It is human nature.

    See what the competition is doing and emulate their strategy
    or figure something out.

    Continue posting valuable content and you will be fine.
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  • Profile picture of the author CheckmateAdsAgency01
    These days FB is harder on our business and that's why sometimes it's good to observe the rules. If your content is good enough, your audiences will look for more with or without those "soliciting interaction". There's nothing we can do about it. Maybe the best thing you can do is limit those kinds of CTA.
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  • Profile picture of the author DABK
    What is wrong with it is that it goes against FaceBook rules.


    They have their own idea of what their platform should and should not be. Part of that is, do not say "follow me for more info."


    The advantage to them is huge! The proof is in the pudding, that is to say, in the fact that they do not allow this and their platform is making Zucky tons of money.



    Originally Posted by Ayo Iji View Post

    What's wrong with sharing four paragraphs of useful information and then saying, hey, you want more great tips like this? Then follow me?

    So, are they basically banning calls to action at the end of posts? If so, their hampering their own value with what I can only imagine is miniscule perceived gain by their end-users.
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  • Profile picture of the author spartan14
    Guess what
    I pretty sure that people make money for free on their platform and dont invest in facebook ads
    I think for sure this its the problem
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  • Profile picture of the author Devilfish168
    FB want you buy their ads simple as that. I don't use FB much, Now a days they quite " sensitive " come posting in groups even you never spam. I know others also can make report to fb on your post even you also can on competitor but end of the day if your content is legit not scam FB will not remove your stuffs even others go report. Just recently I got my FB back been lock, Now a days like dam troublesome come unlock your account unlike the past. You send the ID etc yet well...I do post on social media section there mention my problems .Lucky within one week able to unlock my account. Now I don't post much on FB groups. Actually FB groups now a days people just spam around .
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  • Profile picture of the author IM Simple
    Not weird at all. A lot of platforms have this regulation. Just avoid doing it again and start posting valuable information that your audience can read. Make sure it's catchy. You can also include a link that directs to your site or target page.
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    • Profile picture of the author Devilfish168
      Originally Posted by IM Simple View Post

      Not weird at all. A lot of platforms have this regulation. Just avoid doing it again and start posting valuable information that your audience can read. Make sure it's catchy. You can also include a link that directs to your site or target page.
      You are wrong, on " make sure it's catchy " As this will trigger stupid FB bot to mark your content as Spam..

      I just got one website post, FB claim Is spam, trying to get likes and follower. I was ?? I posting is a EDM content if you don't know what is EDM is electronic dance music. Is a content on one artist latest edm single and FB mark it spam , trying to get likes and followers.

      I submit review , than they revert back. This is getting annoying in fact. I feel FB bot system is getting heywire , whereas spammy post , scam post are every where on FB whereas their system go restrict mark those legit content and post.
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  • Profile picture of the author Martin Novotný
    It does seem restrictive for Facebook to pull your post for that reason. Sharing valuable information and encouraging followers should be seen as positive interaction. Perhaps you could rephrase your call to action to make it less direct while still engaging your audience
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  • Profile picture of the author talfighel
    Originally Posted by Ayo Iji View Post

    In a Facebook post can I not say, "Follow me NOW for more FREE information"
    They don't like that.

    They want things to happen naturally without you telling people to follow you.

    It is what it is.
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  • Profile picture of the author OnlineProxy
    It looks like Facebook flagged your post due to its policy against engagement baiting, which restricts direct solicitations for interactions like follows. Instead, you should share valuable content that involves a call to action, like "Stay tuned for more tips", to encourage organic engagement.
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  • Profile picture of the author Gustaf
    I agree with you, it doesn't make sense to me either. On one hand, Facebook is flooded with its own ads, constantly trying to sell me things I don't need. On the other hand, I can't ask people to follow my own Facebook group or account because it's considered too commercial.

    Come on - imagine if YouTube started banning all videos that ask viewers to subscribe to their channel or like the video

    That would be completely absurd!
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    Remove all 3 woids from your ask, plus also their inevitabyool touchpoints, an' mebbe you jus'gaht started on the delisho journey into bliss ...
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