A growing controversy is emerging around Meta’s social media platform Threads, as discussions about “Threads Moderation Failures” gain traction. Users are expressing their frustration, claiming that their accounts are facing deletion or restrictions for inexplicable reasons.
In light of these escalating concerns, Adam Mosseri, who oversees both Instagram and Threads, has personally responded to some complaints, assuring users that he is actively investigating the issues.
Content moderation has long posed challenges for social media platforms, but recent reports and firsthand accounts from staff at The Verge suggest that Meta is too quick to impose bans. One staff member was banned for allegedly being underage, despite being an adult, while another faced restrictions for jokingly stating, “I want to die” during a heatwave.
The situation is alarming, as users like Jorge Caballero assert that Meta’s automated moderation system has integrated a malfunctioning fact-checking mechanism that inaccurately labels content as political or controversial. This has resulted in the suppression of posts containing factual information about significant events, including hurricanes.
Instagram users are experiencing similar issues, with many being banned for being “under 13,” even though they meet the age requirement. Additionally, appeals for account recovery have been largely ignored by Meta, resulting in users losing all their data associated with their accounts.
While the specific issues behind these moderation failures remain unclear, it is evident that Meta is grappling with a significant moderation problem that requires urgent resolution.
