Meta Users Consider Deleting Accounts Over Content Policy Changes

Meta's rollback on fact-checking and content moderation fuels privacy and misinformation concerns, prompting a rise in account deletion inquiries.

Meta's recent policy changes include removing third-party fact-checking and loosening restrictions on harmful content like hate speech.
Users have expressed frustration over the perceived increase in misinformation and data privacy risks on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
Deleting a Threads account requires deleting the associated Instagram account due to their interconnected nature, complicating the process for users.
Meta's platforms provide tools for downloading personal data before deletion, allowing users to save their history or transfer content to other services.
The policy changes have also sparked accusations of political bias, with critics questioning Meta's commitment to free expression and platform integrity.