Apparently Meta/FB has gone offline and logged everyone out. 🙄
[Sending this out via email too]
About 30 minutes ago, FB logged at least a lot or maybe everyone out of the platform.
What a pain.
So far I’m unable to log back in, but it may be a me and my password problem too. We’ll see.
Anyway, as a wise someone I follow just sms messaged out
“Meta is down across the world, it's logging you out. Don't panic it will resolve itself soon.It's not just you, it's all of us! Go be productive in real life!”
Clearly a Generator ☺️🤗
This happened last year too (and maybe it’s even resolved by now), but what it does for me is remind me to continue to develop independent channels to communicate with you through.
Channels that are not Meta dependent.
This Locals community is one way we can stay connected. Though the messenger feature stinks 🤧
I have a privacy secure messenger app that I use with my longer term clients (maybe that’s you), but it’s been nice to have that be free of all other distractions - I mean when you strike a bargain for front of the line access, it oughta be that, right?
However, there are a couple other platforms I’ve been considering using again.
One paid (cost to me to use) and one free are standing out.
I think the thing to do (coming to this clarity right now as I type this) is to open up a Planet Andrea general chat on the free one …
[pauses to set that up]
Here’s a link to join it.
————
Join our ‘Planet Andrea Open Chat’ group on the BAND app.
Get updates and stay connected!
https://band.us/n/a8ae0av6J4Xe5
————-
It’s on a free app called ‘Band’ and also has a working DM feature.
Not that we all can’t go have a day off social media - we totally can.
But I want us (me!) to be less dependent on Meta for my communication channels.
It’s really just a solid reminder to keep detaching from my dependence on them for that.
So ty Meta for the kick in the arse.
And let’s see what happens next ❤️
Have a super day!
Andrea