When Instagram goes rogue.
Added 2024-10-22 08:49:40 +0000 UTCThere are rules of engagement in just about every aspect of life. Some are legally binding. Some are just common courtesy. Then there is social media. Working in nude photography means that there are games to be played in using Instagram to market my work and I believe I've been pretty careful in playing by the rules of that game.
However, lately I have been stuck in a merry-go-round of an image being removed for breaching guidelines, me requesting a review, the image being reposted, rinse, repeat. Sometimes on the same image 2 - 3 times. Sadly there have been too many of those and now my account ~ instagram.com/brentonparryphotography ~ seems to be caught with the reputation of a problematic account by the automatic system.
I have been locked out 4 times in the past week meaning I have to log in on a computer, accept or request review of whatever has offended them now and wait with baited breath for the next one.
So. In the interim I have started a backup account (brentonparryphoto) which I will grow very carefully but I have also been told that if I disable (not delete) the account that is giving me grief for a couple of weeks it is like hiding til the bots go away and it might fix it. Worth a try.
Having hit 10,000 followers recently it would be a shame to lose the account, especially with new content coming.
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I got suspended because of logging on to your account. This is because I am "Associated with a banned account" my Instagram opens to your page. I have appealed this decision, it’s just crazy. I 've a good mind to tell them exactly where to stick their account. You know if you had your own dedicated website, these bigots wouldn't be able sensor in such a ruthless way. So, keep your pecker up common sense may prevail someday. Now 25th October, turns out that my refusal to furnish them with my mobile number makes them think that I am setting up another account for you to use. I don't know if anyone else is suspicious of companies who when given information is lax with it and can follow you across different platforms. For me this is slightly like voyeurism and an invasion of my privacy. For this reason, I am happy to relinquish my Instagram account. If it’s a choice between privacy and stalking, my choice is simple!
Jon Will
2024-10-22 19:14:41 +0000 UTC
