Instagram Disabled, New Account Started—The Full Tea
June 12th, 2025
It comes to no one’s surprise that my Instagram account @jq.gagliastro has officially been disabled. According to Instagram, the content I shared did not follow their Community Standards, even though I did restrict my account, making it only viewable to users 19 or older. I can’t say I’m surprised the account was deactivated. I had 32 marks under my Account Status, most for “nudity” or “politics.” Examples of my posts that were taken down include me using The Diary of a Sugarbaby to cover my dick, me in bed in flesh-toned underwear, the official book trailer to The Diary of a Sugarbaby, and a sign that read Black Lives Matter/Science is Real. I’ve had ads rejected (example above). Apparently, on Instagram, you can’t discuss politics or social issues even via literature. Additionally, the word “sugarbaby” has triggered Instagram’s automated servers. I’ve had to censor the title to create permissible ads.
When Instagram removes a post, you can submit an appeal. I’ve done it many a time. Most times, I’ve had the post restored. Other times, when the post was not restored, it was because my ass was too sexy. I’ve never posted full nudity, though (i.e. cock, balls, hole). I’ve filed an appeal to reclaim my old account. Alas, it is gone for good.
When I learned I lost my account, my first thought was “Well, it is what it is.” It’s just social media. Yeah, it sucks that I lost 10K of my followers and readers. But I have to believe that they’ll find me again. And honestly, I’m happy to start fresh. That account was old. I started it in high school. It’s nice having a clean slate. Since the 2023 release of my award-finalist bestselling novel The Diary of a Sugarbaby, I see social media as a marketing tool. I use my body to market my storytelling. What I’m getting at is: I understand why my account was taken down, specifically through the lens of our puritanically oppressive sociopolitical world.
Below are some photos that were taken down and eventually lead to my deactivation. Do you agree with Instagram’s decision? Do you disagree? Have you seen—for the lack of a better word—worse on Instagram?
Here are photos that were never removed. Do you see any difference? Do you suppose Instagram’s community guidelines are valid or arbitrary?
Lastly, here are photos that were taken down but then restored after my appeal.
I want to end this article reiterating my sentiment above: social media is just social media. Yes, it sucks, but there are far worse things in this world. I’ve been poor, abandoned, and homeless. This is nothing in comparison. I will rebuild my brand—bigger, stronger, and sexier than ever.
Follow my new account @jq.gagliastro.official