I opened the Facebook Account: May 18, 2007
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Email Sat, Nov 25 at 3:42 AM Hello, You've been temporarily blocked from posting on Facebook because you posted something that infringed someone else's intellectual property rights. This block is temporary and expires in 3 days. If you continue to post content that infringes or violates others' rights or otherwise violates the law, you could have your account permanently disabled. To learn more about intellectual property, please visit the Help Center: https://www.facebook.com/help/399224883474207 Thanks, The Facebook Team
Email: Tue, Nov 28 at 3:30 AM Hello, As a result of detection by our technology, our systems disabled your account. By using Facebook, you have agreed to our Terms of Service, which prohibit people from taking any action on Facebook that infringes or violates someone else’s intellectual property rights or otherwise violates the law, as stated in Section 3.2 of the Facebook Terms of Service: https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms Content that you posted or managed on Facebook was removed multiple times for violating our policies on intellectual property. You were previously warned that if you repeatedly post content that violates our policies, your account could be disabled, your ability to post photos or videos could be limited, and you could lose access to certain features or functionalities on Facebook. If you disagree with this decision and believe your account should not have been removed because you did not post content that violated someone else’s intellectual property rights, you can submit an appeal by following the instructions you receive when you attempt to log into your account. You may also have the option of referring your case to an appropriately certified out-of-court dispute settlement body or to your local courts. We also encourage you to learn more about intellectual property at our Help Center: https://www.facebook.com/help/399224883474207/?ref=CR The Facebook Team
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Facebook Content Removal Appeal #1017840975993236
Saturday Nov. 25th Sent to Facebook Support Appeal.
Facebook Appeal Letter:
I authored the article titled "Playing in Perfect Harmony: The Kawamoto Sisters Light Up Pro Pickleball - TWINS JADE AND JACKIE KAWAMOTO DISCUSS BALANCING CAREERS, COMPETITIVE PLAY, AND SISTERHOOD ON THE MARYGOAROUND PODCAST," which was shared on my Facebook group, Digital Pickleball Network. The content was created with the assistance of an AI ChatBot featured in this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOKazCXMBUQ&lc=UgyAVEkgm9R6WHFnUb94AaABAg.
The same article was simultaneously posted in the comments section of the YouTube page, as evidenced by the link to my YouTube comment. Notably, the article remains undeleted in the comments, and the video producer has not reached out to me regarding any concerns. Furthermore, I proactively contacted the podcaster via Facebook, informing them of the article and providing a link to their YouTube video when it was published on the Digital Pickleball Network Facebook Group page.
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How we made this decision Our technology found your account, or activity on it, doesn't follow our rules. As a result, our technology took action. We use the same rules around the world, and for everyone on Facebook.
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Facebook <case++aazrrkkcdsl45h@support.facebook.com> To: j_olmsted@yahoo.com Tue, Nov 28 at 8:40 AM Hi Jack, Thank you for taking the time to request a review of the decision to disable your account. As a user of Facebook, you have agreed to our Terms of Service, which state that you may not use our products to do or share anything that infringes or violates someone else's rights or otherwise infringes the law. If you believe your account was disabled in error, you can reply to this email with more information, and we will review our decision. Thanks, The Facebook Team
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Mike Barnes (Selkirk Support) From: support@selkirksport.zendesk.com To: Jack Olmsted Mon, Dec 4 at 3:20 PM ##- Please type your reply above this line -## Thank you for contacting us! Your request # (359524) has been received. Your request will be reviewed by our support staff.
NOTE: I Called Selkirk (800) 759-4326 at 3:19pm and talked to Jennifer for about 10 minutes. Our conversation was recorded. She said the email I sent arrived and we went through the two comments (time code list, AI article) I published on the MerryGoRound EP07 Podcast that is on the SelkirkTV YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOKazCXMBUQ
Andrew Sarver (Selkirk Support) Mon, Dec 4 at 5:28 PM From: support@selkirksport.zendesk.com To: Jack Olmsted Mon, Dec 4 at 5:28 PM ##- Please type your reply above this line -## Hello Jack, Thanks for reaching out. I believe the emails you are receiving talking about copyright violations on Meta/FB are just scam/phishing emails. We get emails like this all the time that are in no way legitimate. I don't think this issue is something you need to be concerned with, but if you'd like to send me a screen shot of the email, I'd be happy to look into it a bit further. Thanks! Andrew Sarver Customer Service Selkirk Sport
Claude AI Dec. 12, 2023 Prompt
I used Claude AI to assist me in writing the enclosed article based on a YouTube transcript. I posted the article in the YouTube videos comments and also on my Facebook Group, The Digital Pickleball Network. Facebook suspended my Facebook account because their technology determined the enclosed article "infringed on someone else's intellectual property rights." I contacted the company that created the YouTube video, Selkirk Sport, and is the intellectual property rights holder. Andrew Sarver, Customer Service, stated in an email that he does not agree with the Facebook technology's assessment that the article infringes on anyone's intellectual property rights. As a lawyer, write an appeal letter to Facebook stating why Facebook technology's assessment is wrong. Tell Facebook to reinstate my Facebook account that was created on May 18, 2007
Here is a draft appeal letter to Facebook:
Dear Facebook,
I am writing to appeal the suspension of my Facebook account, created on May 18, 2007, due to an alleged intellectual property rights infringement. I recently posted an article I wrote on my Facebook group, The Digital Pickleball Network, summarizing and commenting on a YouTube video published by Selkirk Sport. Facebook's technology wrongly determined this infringed on someone's intellectual property rights and suspended my account.
I contacted Andrew Sarver at Selkirk Sport, the rights holder of the video, who confirmed they do not believe my article infringes on anyone’s intellectual property rights. My article falls under fair use provisions in copyright law. It serves a transformative purpose by analyzing and adding original commentary to the video. It does not replicate or replace the original video, constituting less than 10% of the length. Finally, there is no negative commercial effect, as my unpaid article does not deprive Selkirk Sport of any earnings or rights related to their video.
In short, I have not infringed on anyone's legitimate intellectual property interests. Facebook's well-intentioned but imperfect infringement detection wrongly flagged my fair use of the Selkirk Sport video. I kindly ask that you please reinstate my longstanding Facebook account immediately. I would be happy to amend my article if you have any specific concerns, but outright suspension is unwarranted.
Please let me know if you would like any additional details on my case. I appreciate your time reviewing my appeal and righting this unfortunate mistake. I look forward to many more years responsibly posting interesting pickleball content to my network on Facebook.
Sincerely, [Your name]
Dec. 14 Discord Reply:
The issue lies in my uncertainty about the specific actions I took that violated Meta's terms of service. The only indication provided was a screenshot from an AI-assisted article. I maintained a consistent posting frequency of 3-6+ times a day, seven days a week across various Facebook groups and my page for several years. It wasn't until June that I began sharing AI content. The suspension allows for a 180-day (6-month) appeal period. Approaching this situation as if preparing for a court case, my challenge is rebutting their allegations without clarity on what transgressions occurred. How can I effectively dispute their claims when I lack knowledge of the specifics? Is it possible to inquire with Meta technology, seeking clarification through questions? Identifying whether I'm interacting with humans or bots remains a crucial unanswered question in this process. Provided is a link to the article featured in the screenshot. It's essential to note that the article wasn't generated automatically; instead, it underwent an editing process, consistent with the approach taken for all AI content I shared on Meta's platform.
Nov. 12, 2023
