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Some Instagram Users Report Problems Accessing Accounts

Instagram is currently experiencing an outage in some parts of the world, according to user reports on Twitter and Downdetector.

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As a result of the outage, some users are reporting that their accounts are being locked and/or suspended for "violations" and some have reported a sudden decrease in follower count. In a tweet, Instagram said it's aware of the problems and is working to fix them. We'll update this article when we learn more.

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ProfessionalFan Avatar
50 months ago
I'd consider this a feature personally.
Score: 22 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Spock Avatar
50 months ago
How will people survive???
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
haruhiko Avatar
50 months ago
My wife’s account was “disabled” out of no reason but mine is accessible. What a joke.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
erikkfi Avatar
50 months ago
This is a good time to think about whether you really need that account at all.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Mantahoe Avatar
50 months ago
Wouldn't it be great if their whole database or something is corrupt and they don't have back ups? I think that would be great. I really do.
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krspkbl Avatar
50 months ago
oh no.

how about meta just keep it down?
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