A growing number of Facebook Group administrators are reporting sudden suspensions of their communities—many with no clear explanation. Following recent mass bans on Instagram and Facebook accounts, users now claim thousands of groups worldwide have been unfairly removed, including those focused on parenting, gaming, pets, and even mechanical keyboards.

Confusing Violations Raise Questions

Group admins say they’ve received vague notices referencing “terrorism-related” or “nudity” violations—allegations they strongly deny. Among the affected are large groups with hundreds of thousands of members, such as a family-friendly Pokémon group flagged for referencing “dangerous organizations,” and a bird photography group mistakenly tagged for nudity.

Meta Responds, But Users Still Frustrated

Meta spokesperson Andy Stone confirmed the issue stems from a technical error. “We’re fixing things now,” he told TechCrunch. Still, no detailed explanation has been provided, and many admins—especially those without Meta Verified subscriptions—have received little to no support.

A Wider Pattern Across Platforms

This incident is not isolated. Platforms like Pinterest and Tumblr have also seen similar moderation failures. Pinterest acknowledged its bans were due to an internal error, while Tumblr blamed tests of a content filtering system. Users suspect faulty AI moderation is the root cause across platforms.

Petitions and Legal Action Mount

A petition urging Meta to resolve the issue has already gathered over 12,000 signatures. Some users, particularly those whose livelihoods depend on these groups, are exploring legal options.

As of now, Meta has yet to clarify the source of the bans affecting both individual users and groups—leaving many communities in limbo.