Facebook: A Rigged System?

Facebook: A Rigged System?

I recently started a new Facebook page, Emily’s 2nd Act, hoping to connect with like-minded people and share meaningful content. As I set up the page, I tried selecting interests relevant to my audience, expecting organic engagement. But here’s what happened instead:

Facebook shows "550 views" on my page. Yet, I have only 1 like. How does that make sense?

It’s clear their algorithm inflates numbers while throttling actual engagement, likely to push users into paying for ads.

This morning, I tried sharing a simple housing-related link in a forum, and before I could even add context, Facebook deleted it as spam. Why? Because their system doesn’t like independent voices.

It’s frustrating to see important conversations censored, while the platform floods my feed with low-quality content I didn’t ask for. Their “Snooze for 30 days” option is a joke—I don’t want to see certain posts ever again, yet they keep coming back.

I’m sharing this because I know many of you have had similar experiences. Facebook was once a tool for connection, but now? It feels like a pay-to-play system that actively works against users who don’t follow their script.

If you believe in real engagement and actual conversations, check out my new page: Emily’s 2nd Act. Let’s build something authentic, despite Facebook’s attempts to bury independent voices.

Have you had similar experiences with Facebook censorship or engagement manipulation? Let me know in the comments!