I’ve always been a geek, ever since the summer of 1971 when I was programming Fortran on an IBM 360 using punch cards. But I wasn’t your typical pocket-protector kind of geek. A friend once called me a “different breed of cat,” and I’ve always relished that description.
Over the years, I’ve dabbled in various technologies and projects. From using FidoNet with a 300 bps modem to working with dBase on a Navy work planning app, I’ve seen it all. My first paid programming job involved maintaining a gas station accounting system using compiled BASIC on dual floppy PCs. I’ve rebuilt the engine in my MG B, replaced clutches in a Dodge Colt and a ’65 Corvair, built a coffee table, and even painted farm buildings one summer. My first email address was with ix.netcom.com, which later got absorbed by earthlink.net. I was thrilled to get my Gmail invite, thanks Eric B.
I’ve always considered myself an early adopter, not bleeding edge, but I like playing with the new stuff. I’ve used Twitter, LinkedIn, and soon found myself on Facebook. Over time, I’ve become pickier about what platforms I use. Facebook has been my go-to social media for a while. I understand the algorithms and what they do with my data based on my interactions. I’ve had blogs hosted on various services, and I enjoy writing and sharing my thoughts.
Here’s where my frustration begins. I’ve tried multiple times to post a link to my blog, [Finest Kine Aloha Friday](https://finest-kine-aloha-friday.blogspot.com/), on Facebook (or should I call it Meta now?). Every time I try, my post gets rejected for violating community standards. I don’t get it. There are far more controversial reels out there that don’t get flagged.
I suspect there’s a Google-Meta issue at play here. I’ve never been keen on sharing personal stuff on Meta anyway; they already know too much. I just want to point my friends to my blog, where I’m working on writing more.
Is it too much to ask for a little leeway to share harmless blog posts with friends?
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