Medium: Photography

Censored by: Instagram and Facebook and TikTok

Was there a notification of removal and if so what was the reason given?: “Your post has been removed This violates our community guidelines regarding sexual activity. Our guidelines encourage people to express themselves in a way that respects everyone. If you think we made a mistake, you can ask us to review our decision. Your post violates our sexual activity guidelines”

What date were you censored?: 7/18/2022

Were you given an opportunity to appeal? If so, did you appeal and what was the response?: I did, don’t remember what exactly I wrote,I think I had no place to write, just to check a book or so… I censored every nipple/genital and I stood in all of their guidelines… and there was nothing sexual or offensive in my photos. They didn’t get it.. TikTok: one time I appealed and they returned my post which had but in it. The other times they just deleted the posts even though it was all censored by me…

What have the consequences been for you because of this removal? Please describe in best detail.: Anxiety, Loss of exposure that leads to loss of income, on Facebook I couldn’t use groups for a month which hurt my work and income. They told my that my post will now get less exposure and will show in the bottom of the feed. I felt less motivation to keep sharing my art which evolved to a depression .(TikTok deleted my posts and until now I have this massage who is telling me that my account is in danger)

Please write additional comments: I took it really bad and I was so angry. I’m using Instagram for 10 years as a platform of expression, sharing and it’s my business. I started to ask people in Israel if they want to gather and make something in that matter. I’m still looking for ways that we are the artist can say something about it and make a difference. If you know about a way that I can do anything to help for that cause I would love to hear, and also I have some people in Israel who would also likely would want to take part. Thanks so much for supporting artists and fighting this censorship.

Your website: http://Tomerharuvi.com

Your Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomer_haruvi/

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Your Twitter: http://twitter.com/HaruviTomer