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I QUIT Social Media: My Decade-Long Battle with Facebook & Instagram Scams

Chris Frame the Maritime Historian
Chris Frame the Maritime Historian
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👁️ 4K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 6:10
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

i've been with facebook and instagram for well over a decade um put a lot of time and effort into those two channels that i had there

the enjoyment of the meta platforms has disappeared in the last two years mainly because of scammers

i was actually blocked by you know instagram and facebook for breaching their community policy by reporting too many fake accounts

i felt the only option that i had to preserve my mental well-being was to walk away from those two platforms

Creator's Tips & Advice

Be careful out there and be safe when encountering potential scams on social media.
If you see me on Instagram or Facebook, only the handle at chris cunard is legitimate; anything else is a scammer.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy did the creator quit Facebook and Instagram after a decade?
QWhat are the risks of online exploitation on Meta platforms?
YouTube Video Description

QUIT Facebook & Instagram after a DECADE of my cruise content. Find out WHY I walked away from Meta – and what it means for my future on social media. After years of battling countless illegal scam accounts impersonating me and using my content, Meta (Facebook & Instagram's parent company) repeatedly failed to protect me and their users. They even blocked me from reporting more scams! This video reveals the shocking truth about online exploitation on these platforms and why I'm taking a stand. In this video, you'll discover: My decade-long struggle with online scams on Facebook & Instagram. Why Meta's policies fail creators and users, enabling exploitation. The personal impact of leaving social media and my path forward. A powerful message about reclaiming your digital life. 💡 Inspired by this journey? Explore more: Learn from a pioneer: Renowned cartoonist Jason Chatfield also quit his socials! His insights were invaluable for this video's thumbnail and my decision. Read his powerful blog post: https://www.jasonchatfield.com/blog/cartoons-via-email-vs-social-media (Highly recommend!) SUBSCRIBE for more real talk & maritime history: https://bit.ly/38BR2DK Dive deeper into my work: Cunard History Website: https://www.chriscunard.com/ My Maritime History Books: https://bit.ly/3nISs3w Maritime Lectures: https://www.chrisframe.com.au/ Guilt-Free Cruise Fashion: https://www.chrisframeofficial.teemill.com/ Support a great cause: Trek for Young Heroes: https://www.zero2hero.com.au/cape2cape-fundraiser/ 🎶 Music: YouTube Audio (Night Snow)" #quitfacebook #quitinstagram #cruisenews #digitaldetox #quitmeta #mentalhealth #cruiseline #cruiseship #meta #onlinescam #onlinescams #scam #scamsareininstagram #facebook #instagram #facebookscam