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I hate #Instagram, their developers, and their agents.

(status: trying to prevent a meltdown)

Context and details.
1. I seldom (rarely even) use my Instagram account. I log in when I have something to share. I don't even go on a 'liking' spree, and I only leave comments when there's something to say.

2. I don't even follow accounts here and there. I only followed accounts that I'm a fan of, or I am interested with their content.

3. I have #TwoFactorAuthentication

4. I have a postpaid mobile number attached

5. My email, using my own domain name, is the one attached to it

6. I provided my real name in the account section, just exactly for verification purposes if needed (if they ask for an ID or something).

7. I did not upload any “re-upload”/“re-share” content.

See my #Pixelfed account: https://pixelfed.social/i/web/profile/350686112577015419 That's practically the same content as I have in my Instagram account.

YET, they started to ask me for #selfie #verification since February 2023.

I complied.

* The first selfie verification, they approved it. But did not inform me, no email whatsoever.

* The second selfie verification, they approved it and sent an email apologising that it was a mistake. (See attached screenshots.)

* The third time, the current one, was last week. They did not approve it. No email whatsoever. I can no longer login to my account.

I complied with their selfie verifications even though I am very uncomfortable with it. I am #Autistic, and I hate these types of verifications (selfie, video), but I complied.

And this is what I get in the end?

What is the use of #2FA if they are not going to use it?

I can not help but conclude that #Meta and #Instagram is anti- #autism. I am #OpenlyAutistic in my online accounts, and I do feel targeted in this situation.

Currently, for the nth time, I am doing my best not to have a #meltdown just because of this.

My last attempt is this thread over #Twitter: https://twitter.com/YourOnlyONEofcl/status/1637050270235643905 If you want to help, and I do need the help, please reply and tag Meta and Instagram. Maybe even worth tagging #Facebook as well.

#ActuallyAutistic #ActuallyAutistics #Autistics #AutismSpectrum #Discrimination #UnrealiableSystem #BrokenProcess

@neurodivergence

@actuallyautistic