Re: [OPE] Facebook - Palestinian activists prohibited

I got this message from an activist friend of mine. I deleted the person's name.
 
In solidarity, Jerry

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> Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 16:02:12 -0400
> Subject: hi from xxxxx- i got a new email address
> To: gerald_a_levy@msn.com; jerry_levy@verizon.net
>
> hey jerry!!
>
> i hope you r having a chilled out time on the water! i bet u havn't
> been on fb much so you probably didn't get a chance to see that i am no
> where to be found on facebook.
>
> well, i got kicked off of face book... "disabled" as they call it...
> around mid july, is when they kicked me off.
>
> here are the 2 responses i got from the 2 facebook email addresses i
> wrote to, who supposedly respond to folks who are "disabled" .
>
> the first response was about the group i was one of a few admins to.
> and this is their warning to me (which i never saw till the other day)
> ..it was sent april 7th. :
>
>
> Hello,
>
> The group "Solidarity with Comrade Ahmed Saadat" has been removed
> because it violated our Terms of Use. Among other things, groups that
> are hateful, threatening or obscene are not allowed. We also take down
> groups that attack an individual or group, or advertise a product or
> service. Continued misuse of Facebook's features could result in your
> account being disabled.

If you have any questions or
> concerns, you can visit our FAQ page at
> http://www.facebook.com/help/?topic=wgroups.
>
> The Facebook Team
> ******************************
>
> ahmed saadat is one of the leaders of the palestinian resistance - his
> group is the pflp.
>
> but 3 weeks ago i was "disabled" and they said this to me (mind u
> ,,,before i saw the above warning... which i just saw yesterday)
>
>
> Hi xxxxx,
>
> Your account has been disabled because you were an admin of a group that has
> been removed for violating Facebook's Statement of Rights and
> Responsibilities.
> Groups that include drug use, nudity, or other graphic or sexually suggestive
> content are not allowed, nor are groups that condone violence or that
> attack an
> individual or group of people. Upon review, we will not be able to reactivate
> your account for any reason. This decision is final.
>
> Thanks for your understanding,
>
> Beatriz
> User Operations
> Facebook
>
> ************
>
> then... i got an email from the 2nd facebook email address i wrote to
> and all "liam " had to say was.....
>
>
> Hi xxxxx,
>
> After reviewing your situation, we have determined that you violated
> our Statement of Rights and Responsibilities. One of Facebook's main
> priorities is the comfort and safety of our users. We do not allow
> credible threats to harm others, support for violent organizations, or
> exceedingly graphic content. Your violation of Facebook's standards has
> resulted in the permanent loss of your account. We will not be able to
> reactivate your account for any reason. This decision is final.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Liam
> User Operations
> Facebook
>
> ************************************************************
>
> "credible threats!?" geez! .. it looks like they read the war on terror
> propaganda big time and take it to heart... with the language they use
> in this accusation. instead of commies under the beds they are going
> on a trip about jihadi's/ terrorists/ anti-zionists..etc. . under the
> bed...lol ! what a bunch of paranoid freaks!
>
> this is the response i sent to "liam"...: :
>
> hi liam
>
> thanks for your quick reply.
>
> i am very confused about these violations you say i did.
> can you please explain to me why you said "credible threats to harm
> others" . what do you mean by that?
> what is the proof and evidence of this claim i did this?
>
> what support of violent organizations are you claiming i did? again i
> didn't see any evidence or proof.
> i don't understand why you guys said that with out explaining what you
> mean. or what violent organizations it is claimed that i support.
>
> also you said "exceedingly graphic content". what is that all about?
> what graphic content are you talking about? why didn't you explain what
> content was graphic?
>
> this is why i am confused by your email saying only accusations with
> out evidence. it would be great if you could explain what you mean.
> because it is not clear at all to me why you you say these 3 things.
>
> thanks - xxxxx
>
> *******************************************
>
> so this is why i got cut off according to these jerks.
>
> feel free to tell our common friends fb wise and street wise.
>
> be well and please let me know how u are doing!! - xxxxxx
> .
>
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Received on Thu Aug 5 12:47:59 2010