Steven LaChance Blog

I’m not sure how much longer I’ll be on Facebook. If you want to keep up with me, you can find me on BlueSky, Substack, and my personal blog. It’s only a matter of time before my voice is silenced here, and I know I’m not alone in this.

Censorship on Facebook isn’t just happening—it’s being weaponized. My profile is no longer considered “recommendable” because of two posts: one pointing out that Social Security is not an entitlement and another—a harmless meme of a child saying, “Here we go.” That was enough to reduce my visibility on the platform. But let’s be honest, this isn’t about a meme or a factual statement. My recent blog on techno-fascism must have unsettled the right people, because this is exactly the kind of digital suppression I warned about.

I’ve reported highly offensive content in the past—posts containing pornography, blatant racism, and even one where an effigy of Obama was hung. Those remained untouched. Meanwhile, I’ve personally been targeted with slurs and hateful rhetoric, yet those violations seemed to escape moderation when reported. Literally I have reported being called a fag and that wasn’t a violation against their policy along with a woman having sex with a donkey. Those are just some examples of many. But when I point out that Social Security is not an entitlement, I become a problem. This is how techno-fascism operates: it selectively silences voices that challenge a preferred narrative while allowing others to persist unchecked.

I saw a clear example of this during the Super Bowl when Trump walked onto the field. The national media manipulated the audio to mask the booing, creating the illusion of widespread support. As someone with a background in broadcasting, I recognized the digital alterations immediately. Sure enough, when I found unedited footage, it was undeniable—he was being booed. This is controlled perception, the kind of media manipulation one would expect in authoritarian regimes, like Russia and North Korea, not in a so-called free society.

I know where this is headed. Facebook has already made its intentions clear. I will remain here until they ban me, but I will not be silent. The day Zuckerberg admitted that Facebook would no longer fact-check after his meeting with Trump, it became evident where this was going.

If one day my presence here disappears, understand why. But I will still be speaking the truth—on BlueSky, on Substack, and on my blog. Because that is what they truly fear: people who refuse to be silenced.