Why We’re Removing Facebook and Twitter/X Login from Our Site
At Match the Memory, we believe in making choices that align with our values. That’s why we’ve decided to remove Facebook and Twitter/X as login options for our users. While these platforms were once useful for connecting people, their recent actions—especially those of their respective owners, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk—have led us to reconsider their role in our digital ecosystem.
1. Meta (Facebook) and Its Role in Political Manipulation & Censorship
Facebook (now Meta) has a long history of enabling misinformation, undermining election integrity, and cooperating with authoritarian regimes. Under Mark Zuckerberg’s leadership:
- The platform has allowed political misinformation to flourish, scaling back election integrity efforts even after its role in events like the 2016 U.S. election and Brexit.
- Facebook has allegedly complied with government requests to silence activists, particularly in authoritarian states.
- Instead of prioritizing truth, Meta’s business model rewards sensationalism and political extremism, often at the expense of democracy.
2. Twitter/X Under Elon Musk: A Platform for Extremism and Political Bias
When Elon Musk took over Twitter (now X), he promised to improve free speech. Instead, his leadership has led to:
- The reinstatement of far-right extremists and conspiracy theorists previously banned for inciting violence.
- A clear political bias favoring right-wing and authoritarian-leaning figures while attacking progressive voices.
- The dismantling of Twitter’s content moderation teams, allowing misinformation—especially about elections—to spread unchecked.
3. A Commitment to Ethical Platforms
Both Meta and X have chosen profits over principles, allowing their platforms to become tools of manipulation rather than spaces for meaningful discourse. We don’t want to contribute to that ecosystem by continuing to integrate with their services.
By removing Facebook and X login from our site, we’re taking a small but meaningful step toward supporting a more ethical digital landscape. We encourage our users to explore alternatives like privacy-conscious login methods and independent social platforms that prioritize user well-being over engagement-driven manipulation.
What’s next
If you currently have an account on Match the Memory that uses a Facebook or Twitter login, create a new account using one of our existing login providers. If you use the same email for both systems, you should be automatically logged in to your existing account. If you get a new account and need to manage the content in your old account, reach out via our contact form. Let us know which providers you’re moving to and from, what your email address is in both systems, and we’ll manually update your new login to point to your old account.
In the coming days, we plan to add social login experiences for newer providers that have become popular since we originally created the site. In the mean time, we thank you for your understanding and support as we work toward a better online experience for everyone.