Although Facebook blocked a mom for posting breastfeeding photos on a community page she manages, her access has been restored. The California mom was banned from Facebook for violating its community standards regarding prohibited images. However, after a backlash ensued, the social media company apologized and said it was an "error."
Citing an April 5 report from Seattle Pi, Kristy Kemp of Sacramento and a friend manage a support group with FB called "Breastfeeding/Mama Talk." Here's how the "Facebook blocks mom" story began:
Recently, Kemp was managing her site when she realized a photo of a breastfeeding mom posted to her site was removed. Following that, Kemp was banned from accessing her own page for 24 hours.
When the time expired, she returned and noticed that another photo of a nursing mother was quickly removed by Facebook. This time, she was restricted from logging on for three days.
A quick read of the community standards on breastfeeding images did not apply to her site; she believed she was in compliance. What's more, the social media company does allow images, with the exception of photos that show a full breast not being suckled.
"I was shocked! I'm trying to do good for mothers and I'm getting kicked off for posting pictures of the most beautiful act a mother can do her for kid. It's not right," the mom said on Facebook blocking her from the site.
In the "About" section of the page, Kemp is up front with readers about the content of her site.
Kim and Kristy even warn that the images posted on the Facebook community page contain images that may not be suitable for everyone.
Back in 2008, Facebook said images of nursing mothers were not allowed. However, after thousands lashed out at the company, it modified its policy to allow the images.
Kemp tried reaching out to the company as to why she was banned from logging on to her community page, to no avail. However, Fox 40 reporters were able to get a response within hours.
In short, Facebook apologized for blocking the mom and dismissed its actions as a "company error."
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