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Meta removes Instagram accounts of queer organizations: "You feel vulnerable"

Meta removes Instagram accounts of queer organizations: "You feel vulnerable"

Meta has permanently removed the Instagram accounts of several queer organizations and clubs, including Amsterdam's Club Church, without providing a clear explanation. Co-owner Richard Keldoulis expressed concerns that the loss of these platforms makes the community vulnerable and invisible to tourists. Meta responded that while they strive for an inclusive environment, their systems occasionally make mistakes and encouraged affected users to appeal.

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