Simone Freier Battles FACEBOOK: May Be Partly Responsible for Change in Policy!

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PRLog - March 17, 2015 - LOS ANGELES -- Simone Freier, Author of the EXPERIENCES series of “Intelligent Erotic Romance” novels, published by OTK Publications, has battled Facebook censors diligently over the past 3 months; and now, apparently, Facebook has changed its longstanding policy regarding nudity!  While Freier cannot take full credit for this change in the company’s sensibility, her Facebook Page and unflagging belief in, support of, and courageous fight for the harmlessness of nudity may be at least partly responsible for the change.

Freier has more than 4200 ‘Likes’ on her Fan Page, but her posts typically are only seen by about 1-3%, as communications to Friends and Followers are restricted, unless Facebook is paid to ‘boost’ the post.  Even paying $10,0000 does not guarantee that all the people who have expressed interest in her Page will see the post!  And, Facebook has strict guidelines for what they will advertise.  [N.B. It is currently unclear whether Facebook’s policy change includes its guidelines on advertising.]  Freier’s book covers, which feature a clothed model, her legs in the air, have been deemed by Facebook to violate their advertising policy.  Specifically, they have responded to these ads, as follows:

“Your ad wasn't approved because it violates Facebook's Ad Guidelines by featuring an image containing excessive amounts of skin or suggestive content. Facebook does not allow images that depict people in explicit or suggestive positions, or images that show nudity or cleavage--even if portrayed for artistic or educational reasons.”

Even more frustratingly, the decision comes down to individual Facebook employees, so there has been no consistency - some ads being approved and others denied, using exactly the same image!

One OTK Publications employee who, on her Facebook profile, has shared content from more than 100 Facebook Groups and others’ profiles, has been locked out of Facebook, despite the fact that she has restricted her Friends to people over 18 years old, and ‘curated’ the images and videos to avoid sex, or fetishes that brutalize or subjugate women.  In less than 3 months, she amassed more than 5,000 Friends around the world - the limit that Facebook allows (for personal profiles)!

Another policy of Facebook, the requirement of using ‘real’ names, has been flaunted by millions of users around the world.  There has been virtually no way to fairly police these policies, without resorting to what seems by many to be unfairly targeting a few individuals (‘few’, in this case, meaning thousands!).

With 700 million users, Facebook represents one of the largest social networking resources in the world.  There are few alternatives for interpersonal communications, nor social network advertising, making Facebook a virtual monopoly.  For this reason, Facebook’s actions and policies constitute more than a business decision or a matter of taste:  They virtually control social network communications, not unlike the large telecommunications companies, which have recently been the subject of government debates regarding net neutrality.

On Freier’s Facebook Page, she has shared quotes on nudity by such notables as Michelangelo, Dr. Lee Salk, Elle MacPherson, Lucy Irvine, Shelley Winters, Max Ernst, Guy de Maupassant, Robert Henri, August Rodin, Kevin Bacon, Kenneth Clark, Terri Webb, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Oscar Wilde, Potter Stewart, and even Pope John Paul II.

Perhaps prophetically, Freier’s quote this morning, was from Mahatma Ghandi:  "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win."  Freier continues to fight for truth, freedom, and justice - some of the principles upon which The United States of America was founded, although apparently not every American appreciates these values.

When asked how she could possibly expect to contribute to the change of policy of such a mega-force as Facebook, she quoted Margaret Meade:  "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world: Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has!"

Simone Freier has published the first five books in her continuing EXPERIENCES series - contemporary erotic romance novels that combine detailed and intimate exploration of kinks and fetishes with thoughtful and philosophical discussion by the characters regarding love, sex and nudity in modern society.  These books, now totaling over 1500 pages and 475,000 words, are suitable for mature readers, aged 18+ years.

The EXPERIENCES series is an epic love story of erotic relationships and sexual desires.  Written in a ‘literary realism' style, the series introduces Sam in the prequel, and the blossoming of his intimate relationship with Kelly as the series progresses.  Fantasies and real-world adventures coalesce to mold a unique bond between unlikely lovers.  Where needs are mutually satisfied in an open, creative and trusting environment.  Where physical and mental boundaries are pushed.  Where the concepts of love and sex are never confused, but sometimes confusing.  Where openness is required and intimacy is expected.  And where fair-is-fair, regarding the punishment of transgressions.

OTK Publications is a boutique publishing house that specializes in erotic romance novels, available in both eBook and paperback formats, and sold by all fine book retailers - Amazon (Kindle), Apple (iBooks), and Barnes & Noble (Nook), included.

PRESS CONTACT:  cf@otkpublications.com

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