Tell HN: Dis the Sopranos? Machine Learning Put Me on Facebook Suicide Watch

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4 years ago

Three years ago I posted a 'Change my mind' meme on Facebook dissing The Sopranos. Today FB says my post violated community standards and directs me to resources about self-harm and suicide.

Officially I can't advertise or go live for 30 days (don't do either anyways). Unofficially, my posts are no longer showing up in my own feed nor anyone else's. Were I actually at risk of self-harm, I struggle to imagine how socially isolating me is a proper response.

Warning and original post: https://i.imgur.com/2kzCEza.png

Restrictions: https://i.imgur.com/VHCWfbt.png

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