How To Unspam Messages On Messenger

Let's talk about Messenger, shall we? It's the digital town square, isn't it? Or, maybe more like a digital maze, full of… *interesting* characters. And sometimes, *perfectly nice* messages end up in the dreaded "spam" folder. Gasp!

So, here's my unpopular opinion: you can unspam a message. And I'm going to tell you how. Ready to become a digital un-spammer?

Digging for Treasure (or Messages)

First, go to the app. I know, shocking, right? Find the "Message Requests" section. Yes, *that* place.

It's usually hiding. I swear Facebook has a sense of humor. Sometimes.

The Great Message Request Divide

Inside you will find a list. These are the messages you *may* have missed from friends. Or long lost family members.

These are also where messages are filtered. Filtered from people who are not on your friends list. You know, maybe that old classmate from grade school you haven't talked to since?

The "Spam" Sanctuary

And then there's the *other* folder. The one labeled something like "Filtered Requests". Or sometimes "You May Know".

This is *the* place. The digital dungeon. Welcome to the spam...or not spam...folder! Look around. Browse. Be brave!

Unspamming 101: A Step-by-Step (Sort Of) Guide

Okay, you see a message. From someone you...recognize? Click on it!

Read it. Don't panic. Is it actually spam? Or is it Aunt Mildred finally figuring out how to use emojis?

If it's Aunt Mildred, reply. Seriously, just say hi. Acknowledge her digital prowess.

Replying is the magic word. Doing this says, "Hey! Facebook! This isn't spam! It's *Aunt Mildred*!".

Basically, engage with the message. That marks the thread as non-spam. You just saved your Aunt Mildred from digital exile.

A Few Words of Caution (Because I Have To)

Now, before you go all wild west on that "Filtered Requests" folder, a word of warning. Some messages are spam. Actual, genuine, trying-to-sell-you-something spam.

If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, and tries to sell you duck-related merchandise, it's probably a spam duck. Don't reply to the spam duck.

Just ignore it. Block it. Report it. Send it to the digital abyss from whence it came.

My Unpopular Opinion...Again!

Facebook's spam filter isn't perfect. It's a computer program! It makes mistakes! It's a digital gatekeeper with questionable judgment.

Sometimes, good messages get caught in the crossfire. Messages from real people. People you *might* actually want to talk to.

It's up to you to be the un-spammer. To sift through the digital weeds and find the hidden gems. Even if that gem is just Aunt Mildred sending you a picture of her cat.

So, go forth! Unspam responsibly! And remember, every message deserves a second chance…except those from spam ducks.

Happy messaging!