It seems like Instagram is continuously banning Pornhub’s account, only to reinstate it temporarily. However, this weekend the account was permanently banned again. It’s not clear why this keeps happening, and it seems like the platform doesn’t really have a clear plan for dealing with problematic accounts.
Instagram has permanently disabled an account that was repeatedly violating its policies. The account, which is believed to be linked to a neo-Nazi group, featured white nationalist slogans and images.
Instagram’s content guidelines prohibit nudity and sexual solicitation which may have led to Pornhub’s decision to suspend its account. However, the adult streaming platform believes that its account did not violate any guidelines and will continue to operate normally. There is still no word on why exactly Pornhub was banned from Instagram, leaving fans frustrated as they desperately search for new content.
Pornhub’s account was temporarily banned, but it turns out that the ban was a mistake. Instagram sent Pornhub a notification stating as much, which is probably reassuring for the site’s users. However, this doesn’t mean that Pornhub is immune to embarrassing mishaps – even one of its official accounts has been temporarily banned in the past.
Pornhub’s Instagram account has been the center of a major conflict between the adult entertainment company and its followers. Many sex educators, pole dancers, and sex workers rely on Instagram to communicate with their audiences, but Pornhub has found that their posts often violate content guidelines. For example, one post containing a selfie in which the user is wearing nothing but panties was flagged for being too risque. Although this particular post was not removed, countless other adult entertainers have had their accounts disabled after posting similar images. This conflict demonstrates the larger issue of creators being subjected to censorship by platforms like Instagram. Even if their posts do not violate policy Guidelines directly, many adult stars are unable to share NSFW images due to follower limitation or suspension from platforms like Instagram.
When SESTA/FOSTA was introduced in 2018, many sex workers were afraid it would make their work less safe. However, as of 2021, only one person has been prosecuted under the legislation. Considering that Section 230 of the US Constitution protects websites from liability for what their users post online, this suggests that SESTA/FOSTA is not effective at combating sex trafficking.
Pornhub is a website that features pornography, which is often associated with debates over the ethics of its production and consumption. In September, their account was permanently suspended on Twitter after making a political statement in support of democracy. Pornhub wrote an open letter to Meta executives, asking for reconsideration of their suspension. They argue that the platform’s policies do not reflect social values or morals, and that they should be allowed to express themselves freely.
Pornhub’s safe-for-work account has been disabled for three weeks, and Kim Kardashian has posted her fully exposed ass to her 330 million followers without any restrictive action from Instagram. The letter states that the company is happy to see Kim and the artistic team behind the image are free to share their work on the platform, but question why they are denied the same treatment as Pornhub. It is interesting to note that Pornhub’s safe-for-work account was disabled shortly after Kardashian posted her ass picture, raising questions about whether this was an intentional move by Instagram or simply a coincidence.
Instagram is known for its photoshopped images and unrealistic body types, which some people might consider pornography. Pornhub opposes Instagram’s restrictions on these images, arguing that they arbitrarily and selectively enforce standards that often target body types deemed to be undesirable.
The digital rights organization, Meta, is demanding that social media platform Instagram reinstate their account after they were deactivated without justification. The policy seems to be arbitrarily enforced, placing undue hardships on adult performers who rely on the platform for income. Meta is urging Instagram to change its stance and uphold the community guidelines to make sure everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the social media conversation.
Pornhub has been in the midst of multiple lawsuits that allege it has knowingly profited off of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). In order to appease these allegations, Pornhub announced in December 2020 that they would be removing all non-verified content and requiring those who upload videos to verify their identity. The platform joins platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube who have all become more stringent with verifying users since the Discovery Channel documentary “The Hunting Ground” aired back in October 2015. This documentary detailed the harrowing stories of survivors of child sexual abuse by implicating websites like Facebook and YouTube in enabling this violent crime.
Facebook and Instagram have been criticized for their lack of proactive efforts to remove content related to child sexual exploitation (CSAM). In 2021, MindGeek reported 22 million instances of CSAM on Facebook and over 3 million on Instagram. Though these platforms are legally required to report incidents related to CSAM, this does not necessarily require companies to proactively seek out CSAM.