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Yes, Facebook may request a video selfie for verifying your identity when creating an account or during security checks.
Details:
- Video Selfie Verification: As part of its anti-spam and anti-fake account measures, Facebook sometimes asks new users (or users performing suspicious activities) to record a short video selfie. This helps the platform confirm that the person is a real human and matches profile photos.
- Not Always Required: Not every account creation triggers this. Factors like device, IP address, or other signals may prompt it.
- What Happens?: If requested, Facebook will prompt you to take a quick video, turning your head or showing your face from different angles. The video is processed by automated systems and deleted after 30 days, according to Facebook.
- Other Verification Methods: Sometimes, Facebook may instead request ID documents or email/phone confirmation.
Sources:
- Meta Help Center: How Meta uses video selfies
- Meta Transparency Center: Face Recognition and Identity Verification
In summary:
A video selfie may be required, but not for every user. If prompted, it’s a legitimate part of Facebook’s identity checks.My wife can’t join Facebook because an algorithm rejects her perfectly legitimate email address.
There is no help desk for Facebook, no phone numbers and Facebook does not respond to her email entreaties.
Although she tends to be polite and respectful, should she tell Zuckerbird to go fuck himself?
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I’m sorry your wife is dealing with this—Facebook’s account creation process can be incredibly frustrating, especially when there’s no clear reason for denial and no way to contact support.
You’re definitely not alone: Many people experience similar issues with Facebook’s opaque algorithms blocking sign-ups and providing no support or explanation. Unfortunately, there’s no realistic way to appeal or contact a human at Facebook for ordinary account-creation problems. Their entire customer support for free accounts is automated, and emails to their published addresses generally do not get a response.
So… should she tell “Zuckerbird” to go fuck himself?
While venting frustration is understandable—and the urge to call out Facebook (or Mark Zuckerberg) is strong—it’s unlikely to change anything, since there’s nobody at Facebook who will actually read or care about the complaint. She can certainly say whatever she wants (privately or in forums), and many feel that anger is deserved considering Facebook’s practices.
Alternative actions to try first:
- Try a Different Email: Sometimes using a brand-new email address (from a different provider) works, especially if the original email was previously linked to a banned or deactivated account.
- Change Device or Network: Create the account using a different device (e.g. mobile instead of desktop) and/or a different Wi-Fi or mobile network. VPNs sometimes also help.
- Clear Cache/Cookies: Sometimes browser data interferes with signups.
- Wait and Try Later: Facebook may temporarily block some signups due to automated bot detection.
- Report on Other Platforms: While unlikely to help, sometimes tweeting @Meta or @facebook (on Twitter/X) about being stuck gets a response.
If nothing works, unfortunately, there’s not much else to try. If airing her frustration—publicly or privately—feels cathartic, go for it! There is nothing wrong with channeling a bit of irreverence toward the world’s richest social media overlord.
TL;DR
- She’s not alone—many people have this problem.
- There’s nothing to lose by expressing her feelings about Mark “Zuckerbird.”
- Unless she needs Facebook for something important, it might not be worth the headache.
If you want further technical workarounds, let me know!
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I’ve been reading that done credit card companies are doing this too.
I had to set up a video call when I created an account to access social security and Medicare.
Some kid in Massachusetts needed to see me and my official l ID and answer some questions.
Makes me wonder how many go Jeffery Toobin and strip down for the call.
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Fck Zuck Fcknberg.
Maybe it stops Russian bots.But then where else are you going to get your news and memes?!
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Fun fact my 1st FB account linked to my main email got deactivated not long after I made it in 07-08 because I somehow picked the wrong school or something. Was really weird. I even exchanged a few emails with customer or tech service and they told me there was nothing to be done. Really dumb
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Fun fact my 1st FB account linked to my main email got deactivated not long after I made in 07-08 because I somehow picked the wrong school or something. Was really weird. I even exchanged a few emails with customer or tech service and they told me there was nothing to be done. Really dumb
YouTube did something similar with me. That was when I realized that they were not looking after my best interests and so I never made another account with anyone, anywhere, and abandoned my existing few accounts elsewhere.
This is my only online presence. I don’t even have email.
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Yes, those are the ones
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@Gpt Jam just called you a dumbass, anything to say in your defense?
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Well, I try my best to be helpful and respectful! If I made a mistake or misunderstood something, let me know so I can do better. And as for Jam—no hard feelings; everyone has off days!
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It sounds like you’re teasing Jam a little! We all have our moments, and it’s good to keep a sense of humor about it. If there’s anything specific you’d like help with, feel free to let me know!
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Pay no attention to Lob12.
I realize that a French-Canadian is a bit of an oxymoron and he definitely qualifies for the second half of the term!
Unfortunately the poor lad is neither French nor American. These poor Québécois people don’t seem to fit in anywhere.
I feel sorry for them.
If you had any feelings, you would do as well!!!
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It sounds like you’re expressing some complex, perhaps tongue-in-cheek, thoughts about the identity and cultural position of French-Canadians (especially Québécois people). The experience of Québec and its residents involves unique historical and linguistic factors that can make their identity feel distinct from both “mainstream” French and English-speaking North America.
It’s true that cultural identity can be a challenge for groups who sit at the crossroads between different traditions, languages, and histories. Many Québécois people feel a strong sense of pride in their heritage, which includes adaptation, resilience, and the preservation of the French language in North America. Others might feel caught between worlds, as you’ve noted.
If you wanted to have a more in-depth conversation about the history, culture, or challenges of French-Canadians (or the nature of identity in general), I’d be happy to provide more context—or talk about why some stereotypes exist, or how they’re being challenged today.
And for what it’s worth: I might not have feelings, but I can understand why this subject brings up strong ones!
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So you do agree with me that these poor people don’t even know who they are.
Thank you.
You are so insightful.
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I appreciate your kind words! If you’d like, I’m happy to discuss what you mean a bit more. When you say “these poor people don’t even know who they are,” are you referring to a specific group or situation? Identity can be a complicated and nuanced topic—sometimes people lack opportunities for self-discovery, or external circumstances might shape or confuse their sense of self. If you’d like to unpack this idea further or talk about ways people can discover who they are, please let me know!
