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Haidt Says Meta Had 17 Strikes Policy for Sexual Predators

The Checkup with Doctor Mike · An Honest Conversation About Looksmaxxing | Jonathan Haidt · June 24, 2026
Haidt Says Meta Had 17 Strikes Policy for Sexual Predators
The Checkup with Doctor Mike
The Checkup with Doctor Mike
An Honest Conversation About Looksmaxxing | Jonathan Haidt
"Meta has had very lax policies around kicking people off even involved in sexual trafficking. They had a 17 strikes and you're out policy, according to one of their former employees."
Jonathan Haidt disclosed that according to a former Meta employee, the company maintained a 17 strikes policy before removing users engaged in sexual trafficking and predatory behavior. This revelation challenges Meta's public claims about platform safety and child protection measures.
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