Billie Joe restricted my Instagram profile with no reason.

[Jimmydied]

I recently realized that Billie Joe has restricted my Instagram profile! I can comment on any of his posts, but only I can see my comment (it is hidden from everyone else), and and I can't tag him anywhere anymore 😕 . I swear I have never commented inappropriately and I have never disturbed him in private, except for responding to some stories, always in a friendly and respectful manner! Has anyone else noticed being in the same situation? I only realized it yesterday (a friend couldn't see my comment, so I did some tests). After researching, I found out that this happens when a user restricts a profile.

[Hamlet]

Thay really sucks man. Did you mention anything at the start of October or about Wake Me Up September Ends or anything?

I mean it does mean he noticed you though

[Hermione]

I really doubt Billie's going through blocking random people (he probably wouldn't even bother if someone posted something rude). Could be some kind of auto mod thing based on key words that flagged your account for whatever reason maybe? Or someone clicking on the wrong account to block by accident. It's annoying but don't feel bad, it's highly unlikely Billie personally blocked you.

[Virginia Lot Lizard]

On 5/19/2024 at 1:28 AM, Jimmydied said:

I recently realized that Billie Joe has restricted my Instagram profile! I can comment on any of his posts, but only I can see my comment (it is hidden from everyone else), and and I can't tag him anywhere anymore 😕 . I swear I have never commented inappropriately and I have never disturbed him in private, except for responding to some stories, always in a friendly and respectful manner! Has anyone else noticed being in the same situation? I only realized it yesterday (a friend couldn't see my comment, so I did some tests). After researching, I found out that this happens when a user restricts a profile.

You’re not the only one this is happened to. It sucks because it’s not a big deal to them but it can hurt when you’re a fan of the band. Random restrictions to them won’t matter but obviously a fan who cares will notice. It could be done for the smallest reason like a comment “brought to you by coca-cola” can result in being restricted. It sucks but it’s their choice.

I have had friends with restricted accounts specifically from Billie Joe Armstrongs account and it’s been permanent so far.

[pacejunkie punk]

4 hours ago, Virginia Lot Lizard said:

You’re not the only one this is happened to. It sucks because it’s not a big deal to them but it can hurt when you’re a fan of the band. Random restrictions to them won’t matter but obviously a fan who cares will notice. It could be done for the smallest reason like a comment “brought to you by coca-cola” can result in being restricted. It sucks but it’s their choice.

I don’t even think it’s the account holder’s choice. Some words or comments can trigger a spam algorithm and result in a restricted account. I had it happen to me once when I left a comment for a book author asking if they’d consider posting on Threads (I used to follow them on Twitter). It got flagged and I got prevented from leaving any comments anywhere for a few days. Must have thought it was spam but it was too quick to have been the account holder.

[Virginia Lot Lizard]

3 hours ago, pacejunkie punk said:

I don’t even think it’s the account holder’s choice. Some words or comments can trigger a spam algorithm and result in a restricted account. I had it happen to me once when I left a comment for a book author asking if they’d consider posting on Threads (I used to follow them on Twitter). It got flagged and I got prevented from leaving any comments anywhere for a few days. Must have thought it was spam but it was too quick to have been the account holder.

This stopped you from leaving comments anywhere? These people were specifically restricted from Billie Joes account without doing anything rude or posting spam that I know of. Maybe it was something flagged but they were only restricted on his account not anywhere else.

[pacejunkie punk]

47 minutes ago, Virginia Lot Lizard said:

This stopped you from leaving comments anywhere? These people were specifically restricted from Billie Joes account without doing anything rude or posting spam that I know of. Maybe it was something flagged but they were only restricted on his account not anywhere else.

Yeah my point is there are weird algorithms that result in all sorts of restrictions even if you think you’re posting something benign

[Jimmydied]

I'm really really sad, is there anyone here who currently can't comment or tag Billie's profile?

It's truly absurd

[Virginia Lot Lizard]

1 hour ago, Jimmydied said:

I'm really really sad, is there anyone here who currently can't comment or tag Billie's profile?

It's truly absurd

You are not alone

It does seem absurd and I think it’s him doing it but that’s his choice. I don’t think he gets we notice and it hurts some of us. It seems random.

I am not certain but I am pretty sure he runs his own instagram account. I have no idea how it really works for such a huge rock star but I thought Green Day members was pretty hands on for their own accounts.

[foxborohottub]

It’s not him doing it… I guarantee. Other fans must have flagged your posts nothing he can do to help it.

[Hermione]

@Jimmydied the poster above is a representative of the band so it definitely wasn't Billie! 

[Tina Sixx]

Glitch.

Edited June 27, 2024 by Tina Sixx

[Flynn]

pretty sure he does run his account