Meta ban wave leaving some users suicidal, while others claim ‘account restored’ posts are just Meta “propaganda”

The devastating impact of Meta’s ongoing mass account suspension wave has reached a tragic new low. I found a few threads on Reddit where users are sharing deeply concerning stories about the psychological toll these false bans are taking. What started as frustration over wrongful account suspensions has escalated into something far more serious.

On StockTwits, one user shared a heartbreaking account about losing over $15,000 in business revenue within three weeks due to a wrongful child sexual exploitation ban. But the most disturbing part of their post revealed that a friend, also a business owner who faced the same issue, had taken their own life.

Users are describing sleepless nights, panic attacks, and feelings of hopelessness. One Reddit user explained how they spent three days pacing, wondering how to explain to their family that they weren’t looking at inappropriate content. Another shared their experience from Korea, where members of a Meta account deactivation chat group are half-jokingly, half-seriously talking about wanting to end their lives.

The psychological impact becomes even more severe when you consider what these bans actually represent. Unlike regular account suspensions, these users are being accused of child sexual exploitation. Many report feeling like they’d rather be accused of anything else than face these particular allegations. The stigma attached to CSE accusations has left users feeling isolated and desperate.

One user said, “I had to take painkillers and seek therapy because my accts were banned. Meta has blood on their hands. They will get their karma.”

Meanwhile, skepticism is growing around recent reports of account restorations. I wrote a few days ago about some users posting that they got their accounts back, but this only applied to Instagram accounts and affected just a small batch of users. Now I’m seeing multiple threads where people are calling these restoration posts “Meta propaganda” designed to give false hope.

Several users have pointed out that the number of people claiming their accounts were restored seems suspiciously low compared to the thousands affected. Some are questioning whether these restoration posts are even genuine, suggesting they might be part of a coordinated effort to make it appear that Meta is actually working on the problem.

The timing of these restoration announcements has also raised eyebrows. They coincided with increased media attention, such as from the BBC, and legal action threats, leading some to speculate that Meta is trying to create the appearance of progress without actually addressing the root cause of the problem.

This skepticism isn’t entirely unfounded. Meta still refuses to own up to the Instagram and Facebook mass ban wave that has been affecting users. The company has remained largely silent about the scope of the problem, offering only generic responses about reviewing accounts on a case-by-case basis.

The human cost continues to mount. The ban wave has wiped away personal memories and caused small businesses to lose thousands of dollars in revenue. Former Meta employees have even spoken out, with one stating that Meta doesn’t care about its users and that people should stop using Meta platforms entirely.

As the situation continues to deteriorate, the affected community is becoming increasingly divided between those clinging to hope that their accounts will be restored and those who believe any positive news is just corporate manipulation. What everyone agrees on is that Meta’s silence and inaction are making an already tragic situation exponentially worse.