Many users and critics, such as those cited by NPR and PinkNews , pointed out that images of women or trans and non-binary individuals are often censored or removed almost instantly for minor "indecency".
The incident triggered intense criticism of Meta (Instagram/Facebook) regarding in content moderation: Many users and critics, such as those cited
While Meta removed the photo, it remained viewable on Twitter (now X) due to the platform's more permissive policy toward adult content, provided it is marked as sensitive. The original photo remained visible for approximately four
Critics questioned why Lee's graphic photo was allowed to stay live for hours, while other users face immediate bans for less explicit content. Many users and critics
The original photo remained visible for approximately four to five hours before being removed by Meta for violating nudity rules.
After the original post was taken down, Lee reposted the same image in the form of a multicolored painting . Under Meta’s guidelines, artistic depictions of nudity are often permitted where photographic ones are not.