3 reasons why you can get banned from Facebook
Most people don’t have to worry about their accounts being banned or revoked by Facebook. But some seemingly innocent actions can put your account in danger because they violate Facebook’s terms of use. The list is long, but these are some of the most important.
Too young to use Facebook
If you’re a kid and can’t wait until you’re at least 13 to use Facebook, you could get in trouble. Only people who are of the minimum age can open an account. The only way to avoid it is to lie about your age, which is also against the rules.
Get a fake name or use someone else’s name
Facebook is adamant about this. No false identities, no aliases, no imaginary characters. So forget about creating a Facebook profile for your alter ego. You can use only your real name, the same name that you use in everyday life. It goes without saying that you can’t impersonate someone else either.
Create multiple Facebook accounts
There are good reasons for having multiple Facebook accounts. For example, you may prefer to keep your personal connections separate from your professional ones. Or maybe you want to open a new account for your favorite Zynga games, so you don’t have to bother your friends. But unfortunately, Facebook will not allow you to do this. Technically, you are not allowed multiple accounts.
What are the chances of getting caught?
Unless you do something very unusual and objectionable, or if you have a high profile (such as in the unlikely event that your Facebook activities make the evening news), you could probably get away with a violation for some time. . But Facebook can eventually catch up when you least expect it. And even before that date, anyone can report their account to staff at any time. If you are a minor, anyone in your circle of friends would know about it and could report it. Multiple accounts cannot be tracked by IP address alone as family members often share the same IP and computer. But if someone knows you have more than one account and knows what accounts they are, they could also track you there.
In short, take no chances. If you appreciate your Facebook account, review the Facebook Bill of Rights and Responsibilities (you’ll see it at the bottom of every page on the site) and make sure you’re a good citizen.