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TUTORIAL/FAQ

TUTORIAL/FAQ

Download Graphics to View Question: I’ve had friends say they’re in Facebook jail. What does that mean and why would someone end up in that situation?

Answer: Facebook jail is an urban term coined by users to describe when someone is banned or blocked from accessing their account or posting on Facebook because of spammy behavior or failure to follow the platform’s guidelines.

There are seven common reasons why people end up in Facebook jail:
  1. Spamming – This can mean posting too quickly and often or sending out too many friend requests, which is how bots typically act.

  2. Inappropriate and Explicit Content – Included in this category is posting suggestive images or content regarding self-harm, hate speech, or threats.

  3. Posting Flagged Images or Videos – If Facebook has marked or flagged certain images due to spam or for violating the terms, and someone posts them on their page, it can lead to being flagged by Facebook.

  4. Logging into Multiple Accounts at the Same Time – This behavior is how bots often behave, which is why it can lead to Facebook jail.

  5. Automated Software – Most of this software is programmed to automatically like or comment on posts, which is a no-no on Facebook.

  6. Fake Accounts – Facebook notices someone using a fake account due to multiple people reporting it.

  7. Suspicious Payments – Making a payment using a fraudulent card is cause for an account to be banned.

ROUTINE EMAIL SERVER MAINTENANCE

ROUTINE EMAIL SERVER MAINTENANCE

October 29, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. for up to two hours.

SRT’s email servers will be part of a scheduled maintenance tonight. During this time, customers may not be able to log into their email accounts. Please rest assured that all incoming messages will be queued and delivered to mailboxes as soon as the maintenance is complete, which is expected to take no more than two hours. Thank you for your patience while we perform this important maintenance!

Dialing Three Digits for Quick Assistance

Dialing Three Digits for Quick Assistance

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You may have seen announcements lately about a new change to “10-digit dialing” for some locations. What does that mean for you?

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently shortened the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to 988 so people can get help even more quickly. Because of this change, area codes that use “988” as their local exchange (and allow seven-digit dialing) will now require 10-digit dialing for all calls. Effective October 24, 2021, local calls for these area codes will need the three-digit area code plus the seven-digit phone number.

This change does not affect our customers. But it’s a perfect time to remind you about the other resources you can access quickly, dialing only three digits.

Here are the three-digit numbers you can call in North Dakota when you need assistance:

211 – FirstLink Help Line. When you don’t know where to turn, call 2-1-1. People often call the help line for basic needs like food, utilities, or health care, or assistance with rent or finding shelter, childcare, or domestic violence situations.

411 – Local Directory Assistance in the United States and Canada.

511 – Traveler Information System. For the latest road closures and delays due to accidents, weather, or construction, dial 5-1-1.

611 – Direct call to your telephone service if you need to report a problem.

811 – Call Before You Dig. Dial 8-1-1 a few days before any digging to avoid unintentionally hitting underground utility lines, and unintended consequences such as injuries, property damage, utility service outages, and potential fines and repair costs.

911 – Emergency Services

988 – National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Call these three-digit numbers anytime for help!