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Content Deactivated - Why?

BertyBGone — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 20:34:08 GMT

Does anyone else get this message when you try to comment on a story from The Daily newsletter? I have no idea why this is happening. It started about 3 weeks ago. Now I cannot leave any comments at all.

Re: Content Deactivated - Why?

Robin5018 — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:09:33 GMT

I can’t even get on the website for the last couple days. I get an error message. ???

Re: Content Deactivated - Why?

BertyBGone — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:22:52 GMT

There are so many frustrations with this website, I don't even know where to begin!

Re: Content Deactivated - Why?

BalbonisMoleskine — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 22:00:55 GMT

I get this all the time. For example, in the "Daily Multivitamins May Help Aging Brains" story, I just commented: "They're called supplements, and that's the reason why I take them: to supplement the vitamins and minerals I get from meals. You can get a year's supply of a brand-name multivitamin for under $20. Like golf, you can always spend a lot more if you want." And it was flagged with "Content Deactivated - Why?"

Worse, clicking on "Content Deactivated - Why?" doesn't do anything. It doesn't tell me why.

Lots of other members have complained about their comments being flagged with "Content Deactivated - Why?" or "Awaiting Review" and then sitting in that limbo for weeks or months.

Re: Content Deactivated - Why?

BertyBGone — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 03:36:37 GMT

I emailed AARP tech customer service and am awaiting a reply. I'm pretty sure it's AI gone haywire, simply scanning our comments and making plenty of errors. I also play some online games and they are rife with artifically high scores that would be impossible for us mere mortals to achieve! Frustrating beyond belief.

Re: Content Deactivated - Why?

dguruge — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:16:43 GMT

I just posted my first ever comment and it was deactivated! WTH!! Why bother to interact if it's not going to actually be seen! Grrr.

Re: Content Deactivated - Why?

AARPConsumerCare — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 13:31:45 GMT

@dguruge

I apologize for the confusion. That feature has been disabled for some articles/publications, thus giving the Content Deactivated message, not your comment. If I can answer anything about membership or benefits, please let me know! Jodee R.

Re: Content Deactivated - Why?

Bobby603 — Sat, 03 May 2025 14:39:22 GMT

At this writing it's a year later, but still no response from AARP on this issue. I am going to re-post my censored 2024 message and see if the 2025 censors have improved. My "deactivated" content:

"For less than $15/month an inexpensive flip phone (~$60) will make those calls-from-the-car loud & clear."