VIRLANAmouranth, aka Kayla Sloans, is a popular Twitch streamer and internet personality. In March 2022, both of her Instagram accounts with millions of followers were unexpectedly disabled.
According to Amouranth, her main Instagram account and backup account were disabled for violating Instagram’s nudity and sexual solicitation policies. She claims she did not post any inappropriate content on Instagram itself, and that Instagram disabled her accounts based on her content on other platforms.
Amouranth appealed the decision with Instagram to have her accounts reinstated, but Instagram denied the appeals. She released a video explaining the situation and asking her fans to contact Instagram on her behalf.
Instagram has a strict policy against nudity and sexual content. Even though Amouranth did not post such content on Instagram, the nature of her content on other platforms like Twitch and OnlyFans likely did not meet Instagram’s community guidelines.
Instagram’s decision to disable her accounts seems to be based on a judgment that her overall online persona and brand is overtly sexual, even if not explicitly on Instagram. Amouranth disputes this interpretation, but Instagram has stood by its decision.
The situation highlights the challenges of having an “online persona” that spans multiple platforms with different rules. Content that may be acceptable on one platform can lead to consequences on others.
The key takeaway from Amouranth’s situation is the importance of understanding and adhering to each platform’s individual community guidelines and policies.
Even if your content on one platform is within its rules, the same or similar content could lead to repercussions on other platforms if it violates their policies. It’s important to consider how your overall online brand and persona are perceived across all platforms you use.
This can be a difficult balance for many online creators, but awareness of these issues can help you navigate potential pitfalls and controversies.
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