by Dace
What the Holy F*ck?..Damned:
I hate Facebook…only have one to keep in touch with family and to share pictures with them all easily.
Yesterday…I decided to update my privacy settings and I noticed an option regarding viewing or posting any political ads on your page…
I clicked on it and what the hell?
I copied all the shit on the following various pop-up forms and pages where they now expect anyone to ‘share’ personal info with them.
I quit before it was finished and didn’t submit, but it’s fucking insane the hoops they’re wanting anyone to jump through to view anything political now!
Here’s what you’ll encounter now in the settings menu..
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(General Settings:)
Confirming Your Identity
You might be asked to provide proof of your identity if you want to do things like run ads related to politics or issues of national importance. This is to help us ensure Facebook is a safe place for our whole community.
*Start Identity Confirmation*
Help Us Confirm Your Identity, *********
We’re asking people who want to run ads related to politics or issues of national importance to confirm their identity. This is part of our efforts to know who’s responsible for the content and funding of ads that discuss political candidates, elected officials, and national issues like education and immigration.
None of the information you provide to confirm your identity will be shown on your profile or in ads.
Where do you live? *Country*
SECURE YOUR ACCOUNT
Turn on Two-Factor Authentication
Before your identity can be confirmed, you’ll be asked to turn on two-factor authentication. This adds additional security to your account when you log in.
INFORMATION WE NEED
Primary Country Location
We need to make sure that you’re based in the US. We’ll do this by checking your information and activity on Facebook and asking for a residential mailing address.
Personal ID
This ID must be a US passport, driver’s license or state ID. We might also ask you some questions to help ensure the ID belongs to you.
*Get Started*
Secure Your Account with Two-factor Authentication
Add extra security to your account every time you log in on a phone or computer we don’t recognize.
Extra Protection : We’ll ask for your password and then a login code any time we notice an unusual login.
Choose a Security Method : We’ll send a text message with a login code, or you can use a security app of your choice.
How We Use Your Info :
Your ID
We use your ID to confirm your identity. We use trusted service providers to do this. Your ID will not be shared on your profile, in ads or with other admins of your Pages or ad accounts. After we’ve confirmed your identity we’ll delete your ID within 30 days.
Your Phone Number
When setting up two-factor authentication, you can choose to provide a phone number. This will be used to send you codes when you’re logging in from a device we don’t recognize. You can also use it to reset your password if you ever need to, find friends and more. Only you will see this number.
If you don’t want to use a phone number, you can use a third-party authentication app instead.
Your Primary Country Location
We check your primary country location to confirm your country. If we ask for a mailing address, we’ll delete it within 30 days after we’ve confirmed your identity.
*Get Started*
Choose a Security Method
Any time you log in from an unusual device or location, we’ll ask for extra security. Choose the method that works best for you.
Text Message
We’ll send a code to +1 ********86 to get you set up.
Use a Different Number
Authentication App
Set up an app like Google Authenticator or Duo Mobile to generate login codes.
*Back/Next*
Please Re-enter Your Password
********* ***********
For your security, you must re-enter your password to continue.
Password: _________________________
Two-Factor Authentication
Enter Code : Enter the 6-digit code we sent to +1 ********86 to finish setting up two-factor authentication.___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
*Back/Next*
Please Re-enter Your Password
********** ***********
For your security, you must re-enter your password to continue.
Password : _______________
Two-Factor Authentication Is On
We’ll now ask for a login code any time you log in on a phone or computer we don’t recognize.
*Confirm Identity*
Remaining:
INFORMATION WE NEED:
Personal ID
This ID must be a US passport, driver’s license or state ID. We might also ask you some questions to help ensure the ID belongs to you.
Primary Country Location
We need to make sure that you’re based in the US. We’ll do this by checking your information and activity on Facebook and asking for a residential mailing address.
*Get Started*
*Confirm Location *
We couldn’t confirm your primary country location, so we need you to provide a mailing address.
Enter Mailing Address
The address you enter must be residential, in the US and somewhere that you can access mail. We can’t accept PO boxes.
We’ll send a letter to this address containing a link and a confirmation code to enter online. You should receive the letter within 3 to 7 days.
Street Address : __________________________________________________
Street Address Line 2∙ Optional
City: _________________________
State: ___________________
ZIP code: _____________________
*Send*
We’ll send a letter to
**** ****** ****** *********** ** *****
You should receive the letter within 3 to 7 days, and you’ll have until May 30, 2019 to enter the code to confirm your mailing address.
*Next*
Choose Type of ID to Upload
We need a photo of your ID as proof of your identity. This must be a US ID.
Driver’s license
Driver’s license
State ID
State ID
Passport
Passport
*Next*
Upload Photos of Both Sides of Your ID
The information on your ID must be clearly visible in both photos, otherwise you might have to submit them again. See the photo requirements.
Photo Requirements:
Show all 4 Corners
Make sure all 4 corners of the ID are visible in the photo.
Keep the ID flat
Use a flat surface to take the photo. Don’t take the photo at an angle.
Use a Clear and Focused Image
Make sure the photo isn’t blurry, and avoid glare and shadows. Text and images on the photo must be clearly visible.
Use a Dark Background
White or light-colored backgrounds won’t be accepted.
Upload the Front Side
Click or Drag and Drop to Upload
Upload the Back Side
Click or Drag and Drop to Upload
*Next*
Additional Info/FAQ Page:
Currently, you can only set up and manage ad authorizations from a computer.
About ads related to politics or issues of national importance:
Issues of national importance
How ads related to politics or issues of national importance are reviewed (with examples)
Roles and permissions for running ads related to politics or issues of national importance
Getting authorized to run ads related to politics or issues of national importance
Manage your authorization for ads related to politics or issues of national importance
How your ads related to politics or issues of national importance will appear
How disclaimers work for ads related to politics or issues of national importance
Comply with local laws governing ads related to politics and issues of national importance
Requirements for running ads related to politics or issues of national importance on Facebook and Instagram
About the Ad Library
What to do if you started the identity confirmation process but your government ID was rejected
Using Custom or Lookalike Audiences in ads related to politics or issues of national importance
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So…yeah….I quit there.
Basically they want you to triple confirm your home address (po boxes don’t count..they want to know where you physically live)
One step involves them mailing you a 6 digit code that you have to receive and enter in order to view anything political.
They also require you to scan and send them a copy (front and back) of either your driver’s license, passport or state ID.
And if you log-in from anything other than your computer, you can’t log-in until they text your phone with a code..
ALL for if you just want to view political ads on your page.