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Joining a group on Facebook is a great way to connect with other like-minded people. However, if you stumble across something worrying or upsetting in a group that violates community guidelines, you might be looking for ways to get the group shut down. We’ve answered your questions about reporting a group on Facebook so you can better understand the process and what happens afterwards.

Things You Should Know

  • When you report a group on Facebook, the company will review its content to see if it violates their guidelines.
  • You will receive an email notifying you of Facebook's decision.
  • You can also decide to report specific posts to the admins of a Facebook group, who can determine the best course of action.

What does Facebook do after you report a group?

Step 1 They'll review the content to see if it violates their guidelines.

  • To get to your Support Inbox, log in to Facebook and click the small question mark in the upper right corner. Then, select “Support Inbox.”

Can you report content in a group to the admins?

Yes, you can report specific posts for admins to review.

  • Keep in mind that reporting a post to group admins does not send the report to Facebook, just to the admins themselves. If you want to report a post to Facebook, select Find support or report post .
  • When you report a post to group admins, the admins will be able to see who made the report.

What goes against Facebook’s community guidelines?

Step 1 Anything dangerous or groups that incite violence.

  • To read Facebook’s full community guidelines, visit https://www.facebook.com/communitystandards/ .

How do I report a group to Facebook support?

Click Groups > Report Group > Next > Done.

Can you report a private group on Facebook?

Yes, it’s the same process as a public group.

Can a Facebook group see who reported them?

No, reports you make to Facebook support are anonymous.

Can you get a Facebook group shut down?

Yes, if it violates Facebook’s community guidelines.

How long will it take Facebook to shut a group down?

  • Anywhere from a few days to a few months. Unfortunately, Facebook doesn’t have a specific timeline for how long their review process takes. Some people report that they only had to wait a couple of days, while other people say it takes up to a month (or even longer). [11] X Research source

How do I follow up with Facebook?

  • Unfortunately, you can’t report groups multiple times if you’ve already reported them. However, you can report multiple posts within a group, which may help Facebook review it faster.

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Any group without a leader can quickly spiral to chaos. Managing a group is all about teamwork. And that’s even more challenging with the social networks. That’s why you can see that all large or small Facebook groups have admins. And these admins regulate the discussions and employ control to keep the common interests safe whenever necessary.

Facebook Admin Roles Fi

The Facebook group admins have more privileges than regular members. Not just that, they also have responsibilities to keep the virtual space clean and useful.

Here we shall dive into the roles and responsibilities of the Facebook group admins. To distribute their workload, admins can assign Moderators to handle groups. Still, the group admins are at the top of the hierarchy with moderators sitting between them and the members.

Let’s get started.

1. Add or Remove Admins and Moderators

The person who creates the group automatically becomes an admin. He/she can then appoint other admins, who in turn can appoint more admins. Yes, a Facebook group can have multiple admins. They all enjoy the same rights.

Admins also have the power to assign moderators. However, Moderators cannot assign the admin or moderator role to other members.

To make someone an admin or a moderator of the group, open a group in the Facebook app on your phone and go to Members section. Then tap on the three-dot icon present next to the member name. From the menu, choose Make Moderator or Make Admin.

Facebook Admin Roles 1

If you want to remove them from an Admin or a Moderator role, select Remove Admin/Moderator from the same menu.

2. Manage Group Settings

An admin has the authority to change any group setting. Be it the group name, its cover photo, about, linked pages, privacy settings , etc. Meanwhile, Moderators do not enjoy such elaborate privileges.

3. Turn on Membership Approval

One of the essential settings that can impact the group dynamics is the Membership Approval. If there is a closed group, a user can join the group in two ways — Either the admin needs to add the user to the group, or the user can request for membership.

Once the request for membership is made, Groups offer two settings for membership approval. In the first one, any member of the group can approve the join requests. However, if admin wants to check every member individually, they can go with the second setting — Only admins and moderators. With the latter setting enabled, only admins and moderators can approve or deny membership requests.

To turn on membership approval, open the group and go to Group Settings. Then select Only admins and moderators under Membership approval (on PC) and Who Can Approve Member Requests (on mobile apps).

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4. Pending Member Questions

If Membership approval is enabled, admins can create Pending member questions. They can ask questions that help them to make the right choice to approve or deny users in the group. This will save time, as it will ease the review process.

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5. Remove and Block People

If the admin or moderator feels someone is violating group guidelines, they can remove the person or even block them from the group. Members can only report their fellow members for misconduct to the admin, they cannot remove or block them. This power lies solely with admins and moderators of that particular group.

6. Approve or Deny Posts

Groups have a setting known as Post approval. When it is enabled, it gives the power to admins and moderators to approve or deny all the posts from the members. Whenever someone posts in such a group, the post has to be approved first.

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7. Delete Comments and Posts

Other than the user who published the comment or a post, admins and moderators can delete them from the group. If they feel something violates the group rules, they can remove the content without seeking anyone’s permission.

8. Story Approval

Unlike Facebook pages where only the admin can post stories , anyone in the group can add to the story. However, admins and moderators have the right to approve stories. You can enable this setting in Group Settings > Group Story Approval.

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9. Create Announcements

Admins and moderators have another role of creating announcements. They can create announcements from any post and the latest one will be available as a pinned post. You can access other announcements from the Announcements tab.

10. Delete a Group

A group can only be deleted if it has no members in it. So, as an admin, you need to remove all members from it and then the group will be deleted.

Be Responsible

As an admin or a moderator, you have several responsibilities over you. It is your duty to not misuse the powers and privileges granted to you.

Even though I have stated it before, I want to again reiterate the fact that all admins have the same power. So recruit only the people you trust as admins.

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Facebook group administrators can create posts within the group in the same way less privileged group members can: by visiting the group's primary page and using the status update tool. The Facebook group status update tool is identical to the profile status update tool, which makes it easy to post within your group, whether you are an admin or not.

Visit Facebook and log in to your account. Click on the "Home" button on the navigation bar.

View the groups you are a member of in the left sidebar, beneath your primary profile block. Click on the group you want to post in. If you don't see it, click on "More" to display more groups you are a member.

Click on the type of post you'd like to create in the "Share" column. You will see "Post," "Link," "Photo," "Video" and "Question."

Type your desired post, paste your link, upload your photo or video by click "Browse," or type your question.

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What Does Member-Reported Content on Facebook Group Mean?

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There are 2.74 billion monthly active users on Facebook. This figure indicates a 12% year over year increase since 2019.

As Facebook boasts to be the third most visited website in the world, it is safe to assume that its users are of diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. 

What this means is that what seems right to one person could be entirely wrong to another.

On Facebook groups where people are bound by certain goals and interests, there is a possibility for a difference of opinion.

With about 1.8 billion people use Facebook groups, and as businesses and brands leverage this platform for their business growth, misunderstanding is sometimes likely to occur.

As a Facebook group admin, what if you wake up one day to a notification from your Facebook group member reporting content that someone has posted?

In this post, I will provide the answer to the question: What does member-reported content on Facebook group mean?

And I will shed light on the pressing points surrounding the concept.

Let’s get started.

First, what does member-reported content mean on Facebook group?

What does member-reported content mean on Facebook Group?

A member reported content on Facebook group is content that a Facebook group member alerts the Facebook group admin or the Facebook authorities that it is abusive, illegal, offensive or that it infringes copyright rules.

When this happens, it is up to you as the Facebook group admin to decide whether to delete the content, remove the poster or leave the content if it poses no threat.

If it were Facebook authorities too, they would like to decide what action is best to resolve the issue. 

To avoid putting your Facebook group in a situation where you have no control over, you should abide by her rules and terms.

Sometimes, Facebook automatically deletes your Facebook page if your content is found violating. And they never reveal who reported your content, as it is necessary for them to protect other user’s privacy.

But what if you want to report someone’s content on Facebook?

How to report content on Facebook group?

You may be scrolling through your news feeds or a Facebook group, and you see a post that appears offensive or that violates Facebook’s terms of service, for instance, content that you’re sure is fake and could spite violence or hatred.

It is your responsibility to report such content as you’d be doing good to the world if you raise the alarm.

You can report a post, comments, or private messages to the Facebook group admin, as long as they violate the standards. 

Here’s how to report content you see in a group:

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Step 1: Click Groups in the left menu and select your group.

Step 2: Go to the post you want to report.

Step 3: Click on the three-dotted (…) at the top right of the post.

Step 4: Select Report post to group admins to report the post to an admin or select Find support or report a post to send the report to Facebook.

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Step 5: To report a post to a group admin, you must report the post from the group. 

That said, know that you can choose to report a post to an admin or to Facebook directly.

If you report the post to an admin, the admin who decides whether to remove the post, blocks the person who shared the post or not.

Reporting a post to an admin won’t send a report to Facebook.

Meanwhile, understand that you can’t report a post solely because you don’t agree with the writer’s opinion. You have the right to disagree with content but not with sentiments.

What happens when Facebook finds your content inappropriate?

Even as a Facebook admin, you can be liable to content standards violations on Facebook too.

For instance, if Facebook finds that your content violates the Facebook rules, you will receive a warning email informing you that your content has been deleted. 

In the email, you’ll be requested to re-read the rules again for further posting.

However, if your entire page, group, or profile is found to be violating Facebook’s content rule, your account will be disabled without warning, and you will only find out when you attempt to login to Facebook.

What do you do when your Facebook account is disabled?

Any content deleted by Facebook can never be replaced, you can’t even appeal.

However, you can appeal if your account is disabled. You’re allowed to plead your case if you feel that you’re reported unjustly.

If your appeal is denied, you can’t appeal again.

Sorry, too bad.

How do you manage member-reported content in a Facebook group as an admin?

When a member reports your content on Facebook, you’ll see a notification in your group.

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This feature lets group members highlight posts for you to review for any reason.

To view all member-reported content:

  • From your News Feed, click Groups in the left menu and select your group.
  • Select Member-Reported Content in the left menu.
  • You can then choose to: 
  • Keep or delete the post.
  • Remove or block the member who created the post.
  • To report the post to Facebook, find the post in your group’s discussion, click and then select Find support or report post. 

What happens when Facebook auto-reports content in groups?

Aside from members reporting content, Facebook also auto-reports content in groups.

For instance, if a group member posts seemingly inappropriate or offensive content, Facebook automatically notifies to review and manage the post. 

This auto-reported post will only be shared with the group when the admin has approved them. 

The group admins have the authority to delete the post and block the group member who created the post.

But If a group admin approves several auto-reported posts, Facebook will stop auto-reporting them. 

Final Thoughts

As a Facebook admin, I understand how huge that responsibility is. So when Nicola said that, “I run a page with over 40,000 members. I have over 7300 reported posts that will not load up.” 

I felt her pain.

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How to Report a Group on Facebook?

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If you’ve ever encountered a Facebook group that violates the platform’s community standards, it’s essential to take action. Reporting a group on Facebook is a responsible way to maintain an online environment and is remarkably easy. This help center guide will show you how to report a problematic group on Facebook.

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Reporting a group on Facebook is a straightforward process.

Open your Facebook account and tap the “Hamburger” icon at the top right corner of your mobile screen. 

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On the menu page, tap on the “Groups” icon. 

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Here, you can search for a group name or select a group you have already joined.

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Now, open your targeted group and tap the “Hamburger” icon at the top of your group page. 

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A sidebar will open up; tap on the “More” icon.

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Tap on “Report group” to begin the reporting process.

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Facebook will redirect you to why you want to report a particular group. Select a reason that aligns with your concern.

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Tap “Submit” at the bottom of the page.

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That’s it you have successfully reported a group on Facebook.

Remember that Facebook takes reports seriously and aims to maintain a safe and respectful environment for its users. Reporting problematic groups helps achieve this goal and ensures that users can enjoy a positive experience on the platform.

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What happens when you report an FB group?

When you report an FB group, Facebook reviews the report. If it violates their community standards, they may warn the group admins, even removing the group entirely. You may also receive feedback about the outcome of the investigation.

Can I report a group admin?

Yes, you can report a group admin on Facebook. If the admin’s actions or content violate Facebook’s community standards, you can report them using the platform’s reporting tools.

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How To Post Or Comment Anonymously In A Facebook Group

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Posting anonymously in a Facebook group can be a valuable feature for users who wish to share their thoughts or ask questions without revealing their identities. However, this feature must be enabled by the group administrators, and there are specific steps to follow to post anonymously.

Why Post Anonymously?

Posting anonymously can be particularly useful in sensitive discussions or when users prefer to keep their identities private. This feature allows users to contribute to group conversations without the fear of judgment or repercussions, making it a powerful tool for fostering open and honest discussions.

Prerequisites for Anonymous Posting

Before you can post anonymously, the Facebook group you are part of must have this feature enabled by the group administrators. If the feature is not available, you can request the group admin to enable it. Here’s how admins can enable anonymous posting:

On Desktop:

  • Navigate to your Facebook group.
  • In the left-hand column, go to the Settings section and select Group Settings .
  • Scroll down to the Manage discussion section.
  • Find Anonymous posting and click on the pencil icon next to it.
  • Read the information on anonymous posting, make your selections, and hit Save .
  • Tap on Manage .
  • Go to the Settings section and select Group settings .
  • Under Manage discussion , select Anonymous posting .

How to Post Anonymously on Desktop

To post anonymously on a desktop, follow these steps:

Log In and Navigate to the Group:

  • Go to Facebook.com and log in to your account.
  • In the left column, click on the Groups section and select the group you want to post in.

Select Anonymous Post:

  • Once in the group, find the Anonymous Post option near the place where you would normally make a post.
  • Click on Anonymous Post and read the guidelines that appear.

Create Your Post:

  • After reading the guidelines, click Create anonymous post .
  • Write your post and click Submit .

How to Post Anonymously on Mobile

To post anonymously using the Facebook mobile app, follow these steps:

Open the Facebook App:

  • Launch the Facebook app and log in to your account.
  • Tap on the Menu icon (usually in the top-right corner on Android or lower-right corner on iOS) and select Groups .

Select the Group:

  • Find and select the group you want to post in.
  • Tap on Anonymous post to start a new post.
  • Read the disclaimer that appears and tap Got it .
  • Write your post and hit POST on Android or Submit on iPhone.

What Happens to Anonymous Posts?

When you post anonymously, your identity is hidden from other group members. Here are some key points to note:

  • Visibility: Your post will appear as if it was posted by a ‘Group member’ or ‘Group participant’, and your profile picture will be replaced by a secret agent icon.
  • Approval: Anonymous posts must be approved by the group admin or moderators before they are published.
  • Identity Protection: While your identity is hidden from other group members, it remains visible to the group admins, moderators, and Facebook’s systems to ensure compliance with community standards.

Common Issues and FAQs

Why can’t i post anonymously.

If you cannot find the option to post anonymously, it may be because the group admin has not enabled this feature. You can message the group admin to request that they enable anonymous posting.

Who Can See My Identity?

Your identity will be visible to the group admins, moderators, and Facebook’s systems, but not to other group members.

How Do I Know If My Post Was Approved?

If your anonymous post is approved, it will be published in the group, and you will see it displayed with your identity hidden. If it is not approved, you will not see the post published, and you may want to contact the group admin for further information.

By following these steps and understanding the nuances of anonymous posting, you can effectively contribute to Facebook group discussions without revealing your identity.

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitted Monday that the Biden administration pressured Facebook to censor COVID-19 content and acknowledged it was wrong to stifle The Post’s coverage of Hunter Biden’s infamous laptop.

In an explosive letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), Zuckerberg wrote that “senior Biden administration officials, including the White House, repeatedly pressured” Meta to “censor” content related to the coronavirus pandemic in 2021. 

The content the Biden administration requested that Meta take down included “humor and satire,” according to the Facebook founder, and he said he regrets complying with certain demands.  

Mark Zuckerberg admitted Monday that the Biden administration pressured Facebook to censor COVID-19 content and acknowledged it was wrong to stifle The Post's coverage of Hunter Biden's infamous laptop.

“I believe the government pressure was wrong, and I regret that we were not more outspoken about it,” he wrote. “I also think we made some choices that, with the benefit of hindsight and new information, we wouldn’t make today.”

Zuckerberg, 40, vowed that things will be different in future should the government make similar requests.

“Like I said to our teams at the time, I feel strongly that we should not compromise our content standards due to pressure from any Administration in either direction — and we’re ready to push back if something like this happens again,” he wrote.

Zuckerberg separately added that suppressing The Post’s exclusive report on Hunter Biden’s infamous laptop ahead of the 2020 election was a mistake. 

He explained to the House Judiciary Committee, which has been probing Facebook’s content moderation standards, that prior to the decision to limit sharing of the bombshell October 2020 story, the FBI had “warned” Meta about “a potential Russian disinformation operation” related to the Biden family and Ukrainian energy giant Burisma, where Hunter sat on the board of directors. 

Biden speaks during an address to the nation about his decision to not seek reelection, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, on July 24, 2024.

“That fall, when we saw a New York Post story reporting on corruption allegations involving then-Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s family, we sent that story to fact-checkers for review and temporarily demoted it while waiting for a reply,” Zuckerberg wrote . 

“It’s since been made clear that the reporting was not Russian disinformation, and in retrospect, we shouldn’t have demoted the story,” he acknowledged. 

Zuckerberg assured Jordan that Meta has put policies in place to ensure that similar censorship of stories “doesn’t happen again.” 

New York Post cover for Thursday, October 15, 2020.

“We’ve changed our policies and processes to make sure this doesn’t happen again — for instance, we no longer temporarily demote things in the US while waiting for fact-checkers,” the billionaire tech entrepreneur claimed. 

Zuckerberg’s letter to Jordan is a far stronger admission that mistakes were made in the way his company handled The Post’s laptop exposé than the tech titan’s 2022 concession on Joe Rogan’s podcast , where he said “it sucks” that the story was suppressed when it was not in fact Russian disinformation.

“It turned out after the fact, the fact-checkers looked into it, no one was able to say it was false … I think it sucks, though, in the same way that probably having to go through a criminal trial but being proven innocent in the end sucks,” the Meta CEO told Rogan.  

New York Post cover for Monday, December 5, 2022.

“I think the process was pretty reasonable,” he added, still defending the censorship effort. “A lot of people were still able to share it. We got a lot of complaints that that was the case.”

The Post’s report on Hunter’s abandoned laptop revealed the existence of tens of thousands of emails between the president’s son and business associates, which showed how the first son leveraged his political access in his overseas business dealings.

Zuckerberg also said he doesn’t plan on spending another $400 million-plus to help finance local elections  this cycle after the so-called “Zuckerbucks” initiative was roundly criticized by Republicans as an attempt to influence the 2020 vote.

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“My goal is to be neutral and not play a role one way or another — or to even appear to be playing a role. So I don’t plan on making a similar contribution this cycle.”

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