Norm Yip

Medium: Photography

Censored by: Facebook

Was there a notification of removal or downranking, and if so what was the reason given?: The image was removed because it didn't follow their "Facebook Community Standards", accordingly.

What date was your artwork removed or downranked?: October 10, 2015

Were you given an opportunity to appeal? If so, did you appeal, and if so, what was the response?: This was so long ago that I don't recall if there was an appeal process.

What consequences have you faced as a result of the downranking or removal? Please describe in detail: I have had my photography banned/removed since 2007, when I started posting my Asian male nudes in my facebook group " The Asian Male Fan Club". It has made it very difficult for me to promote or disseminate my artwork and books as a result.

Please write any additional comments: I have had my facebook account frozen for as long as 30 days after they deemed my posts as against their 'Community Standards'. Although I was allowed to see go into FB, I was not however allowed to comment or like. Eventually, as the years went on, I decided it was not worth my time to post anything remotely nude to Facebook or Instagram. It was too draining and tiresome, besides being demotivating. I eventually decided to focus on paintings.

Website: http://theasianmale.com

Instagram: http://theasianmale

Twitter: http://twitter.com/normyip

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/theasianmale