The self-ID petition is now live!

[YesItsADebate]

This is the petition asking the government to consult with women on the proposals to enshrine gender identity in law.

Link: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/214118

Can someone explain to me how Facebook works? Would being complained about result in account suspension?!

I posted on four local groups yesterday about the petition. Had some pleasant debate under them and all in all it felt like if helped to get the message out. No nastiness or hatred, just shock and then horror when improvised the evidence for what is already happening.

I’ve just gone to look on Facebook and my account has been suspended because of ‘suspicious activity’ all my messages from yesterday are invisisble as are all of my posts.

I’ve had to send a picture of my face in to Facebook and am waiting for my account to be unlocked?! This the second time that has happened to me, last time was after posting something GC too.

(Whispers from behind the sofa)

Am I being paranoid?!

Maybe you are under the watch of a nutty TRA and they get all their friends to complain?

I have had a problem with Facebook before where I could not post anything or change my photo, but could message. No idea what that was about - it was fine from another computer account - might have been an update problem

You've been reported Truscum

Well I wouldn’t be surprised, I’m sure TRA’s hate what I’m saying! 😂

But why would Facebook suspend me? I have said nothing hateful or that isn’t true. I haven’t harassed people, or flooded anyone. I haven’t been rude and I’ve been happy to answer questions etc?

Sounds like you were reported as a fake account, as they wanted a picture?

I have confidence you'll be okay and back once they've done due diligence of taking complaint seriously. The good thing is I imagine it will be quicker to sort in the future, as they know claims are malicious.

If not, we've got your back here with over 4000 signatures ready to support you.

I expect the TRAs know which buttons to press to get a reaction from Facebook - they have probably had plenty experience

What respectable said.^^

OMG. Why do they need a picture of your face?

Yes be cautious in case hacked.

Yep you've been mass reported Truscum, they will have had to use the 'fake account' option as the reason for reporting because there was nothing actually wrong in your posts so that will be why you now have to verify your identity. TRA's for sure

Argh, sorry to hear that Tru these people play dirty. And are desperate to silence and no platform anyone with lived experience or feelings or opinions that might give others a glimpse into a different view or change their perspective on war is peace/freedom is slavery/2+2=5

I don’t really know why they needed a picture. There were plenty of pictures on there where my face was visible?

Oh well, must be hitting a nerve I guess

Still suspended.

It can also sometimes happen when you post the same comment multiple times... I've known friends accounts similarly suspended when for example they have posted an appeal for a missing dog across a number of groups....

I reported a video I was sent about a beheading on Facebook, it stemmed originally from Britain First via a friend that I immediately blocked.

I was told that the video did not contravene the guidelines.

I'm very happy that Facebook has now had to ban Britain First. Mind you this I think is reactionary rather than a considered opinion.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43398417

I hope it will turn out well for you Truscum

Just had my reply from MP, obviously a cut and paste job via secretary. Surprisingly I thought this MP would be more GC, but I read it as quite ‘Pro’

I didn’t think the GRA consultation had started. Has it been smuggled out of Westminster and published on parish council notice boards in far flung rural areas so they can tick the ‘public consultation’ box whilst they do exactly what they want?

Re the petition, my constituency is still stuck at “manageable-sized dinner party” levels. I will begin sharing more widely over the next few days to try & gee things up.

my constituency is still stuck at “manageable-sized dinner party” levels

Mine is at tea party levels - my mother used to let me have 6 people for tea for my birthday

I got another one this afternoon. It turned out to be quite easy

celebrates and benefits from the talents of everyone. What a weasel worded piece of crap . It doesn't even address the question, let alone try to answer it.

could get all of us in a mini.

the three local constituencies would only need a small minibus.

Natural, Labour? That first paragraph is very close to the one I had - I wondered if they've been advised of a particular reply to give?

beyond No, Conservative and (until very recently) a very high up one. Now I’ve read it again, I’m more concerned. The earlier poster was right, I thought they hadn’t started anything yet....

write back to them and ask them to answer the question porperly as they have not been clear.

keep bloody asking.

(suspect my mp is also schooled in the weasel words, )

Mine is dinner party levels, but I would have to add another because no one likes an odd number at a dinner party . Personally, I couldn't give a shiny.

Could get all of us in a fiesta with one in the boot.

Am also confused about the consultation comment.

Maybe the one that the Scottish government held?