Are you on Facebook?
Are you on Instagram?
If so, you’ll know that Facebook (FB) owns Instagram (IG), and as of December 20th, 2020, the rules and regulations have changed to give them more control of what material is shown, ie they are imposing censorship rights!
Several fellow ranchers/farmers have had posts banned, and accounts put into suspension, because they showed a photo of a real life ranch situation or shared an opinion about real food or meats that goes against the ‘propaganda’.
Luckily, I haven’t had any issues with any of my posts.
Likely because I use both applications to show my followers (and hopefully you’re a follower) what’s going on at the ranch- new lambs, meals we’re making, pretty sunsets, Megan working hard while I’m eating bonbons, that kind of stuff.
Do I like that they feel they have the right to censor what is being posted? No.
Do they have the right as a business (because they are a business) to implement their own rules and regulations? More than likely, but I’m not a lawyer and will defer to those that have more knowledge than I.
Many fellow ranchers/farmers have decided to abandon both applications and transition over to Parler, MeWe and other similar apps as a result of this censorship. I respect their decision, as they have the right to do as they believe is right for them.
Many fellow ranchers/farmers have decided to stay with both applications because those that need to hear/see what what we have to say are going to stay with Facebook and Instagram. I respect their commitment and decision as they have the right to decide as they did.
As for me, I just want to share snippets of our life on the ranch with those that support, encourage, want to learn, and recommend what we’re doing to heal our bodies and the land! Just as I enjoy living vicariously and learning from others who are further in their regenerative journey, I hope to be able to do the same with my followers.
And I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been inspired by a photo or a FB or IG story when I’m stuck in my corporate office or feeling overwhelmed on the ranch!
So, if you don’t already, follow me on FB and/or IG.
You’ll get to see daily snippets of Megan and I on the ranch- the good, the not so good and the dirty!
And if perchance I happen to get censored on either application, you can always find me here on this blog.
I’ve made a commitment to post more on this blog in 2021.
No one can censor this blog! That’s my right!
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