What two actions can negatively impact the reach of a Facebook post when done excessively?

Reporting and hiding content can negatively impact the reach of a Facebook post when done excessively because these actions indicate to Facebook’s algorithms that users are not finding the content valuable or appropriate. When many users report a specific post, it may be flagged for review or even removed, reducing its visibility. Similarly, if users frequently hide a post, it signals that the content is not engaging to the audience, prompting the platform to show it less in others' news feeds.

This behavior can severely limit a post's organic reach, as Facebook aims to prioritize content that resonates positively with its users. On the other hand, actions such as commenting, sharing, liking, and reacting generally enhance engagement and can boost a post’s visibility in users’ feeds. Blocking or unfriending, while disruptive to personal connections, does not directly affect the overall reach of a post in the same manner as reporting and hiding.