Since posting this, the images I've linked to have begun disappearing one by one. It seems like someone is trying to cover up admins track record. Rectifying these errors only after having the spotlight shone on them doesn't address the inherent culture problems that created this issue to begin with. It also indicates that my account is being watched very closely.

Let me start this out by saying;
I am not here to contest a suspension, or the removal of my submissions. Likewise there are no links to my own submissions in this document. I'm here to point out an existing double standard within FA that needs to be addressed if this is to be an egalitarian community.

Additionally, in no way do I mean to imply that anyone is wrong for sharing the content that I reference in the following document. I encourage cis-male, cis-female, trans, and non gender-binary scalies, furries, and humans to revel in their sexuality whether they are gay, straight, bi, pan, or anything else and let their freak flags fly, being proud of the diverse array of shapes and sizes of their bodies, within the reasonable constraints of decency and legality that should apply to us all.

That said, if you don't want to see cis-male, trans, and non gender-binary folk in various states of undress, don't follow these links. Assume they are all NSFW because most of them are, and assume most of them are not cis-females.

All the content I reference in the following is hosted on FurAffinity, and therefore purports to follow its ratings and upload guidelines. This is further evidenced by the long periods of time all the following content has remained up at the discretion of FA staff. I also believe it is all labeled for the appropriate level of maturity, and therefore is not accessible to anyone who is not of an appropriate age to view the material.

Recently I have had five of my photos taken down.

I was told I violated section 3.3 of the acceptable upload policy, which states;
Section 3.3 - Photography depicting nudity or physical contact with nudity (exposed buttocks, breasts, bulges, outlines of genitalia, etc.), indecently-clothed models (undergarments, diapers, lingerie, etc.) is prohibited. Exceptions may be made for swimsuits worn in public locations, such as a pool or beach, but not activities such as breastfeeding.

The first two photos were of me wearing a bandeau (a kind of crop top). In one of them a small portion of my breast that I would have usually covered was showing. These were taken down because an administrator perceived my tank top to be a bra which is underwear, and considered the nip-slip to be nudity. Understandable, on the nudity front I suppose. When told that the bandeau was outerwear, the administrator said it didn't matter because it looked like a bra to them and underwear/lingerie is not permissible content.

The third photo that was taken down was of me wearing a tank top that is sold as festival wear. This was taken down because an administrator perceived the shirt to be a swim suit. When I provided evidence that it was a shirt, the administrator claimed it did not matter. If it seemed like a swimsuit to them but the picture wasn't at the beach; it was inappropriate.
The fourth and fifth photos were of me wearing a top I got at the renaissance faire (woopwoop ren faire!). I also wore a pair of shorts that matched the top I got for a music festival. I ended up editing parts of both of these to make them into digital artwork which is arguably a lot more free of restrictions, but was told that modifying parts of the picture, even if it was a majority of the picture, did not change it from a photo to digital art.

The fourth picture was taken down because the admin perceived the bottoms to be a swimsuit, and once again did not feel the evidence to the contrary was relevant. So the same standard was applied; no swimsuits if not on the beach. To remedy this, I edited this picture to show me at the beach. It was taken down again because the administrator said it was not originally taken at the beach.

The fifth picture was taken down because a small sliver of the same shorts was visible, and there was another nip-slip. I modified this picture by editing out the nip slip, and removing the small visible portions of the shorts and replacing them with a blackout. This was also removed, and this time I was told that the issue was because that "By removing or cropping out the swimsuit, the image is left with what appears to be an exposed buttocks which is also not acceptable". Which means that implied nudity is also not acceptable.

As you can see, these standards are applied with much looser interpretation to other users, primarily other users who are cis-male, trans, or non gender-binary; whether they are submitting pictures of themselves, or submitting pictures of cis-females they have edited or chosen to share. I think this represents a culture that shames women for their bodies and sexuality.

For staff;
I would encourage you to examine the selective nature with which your administrators have been applying their administrative privileges. The current situation seems to indicate a culture of sexism and harassment.

For users;
Since addressing this with site staff has not yielded any kind of accountability on their part; I have been in contact with the company that owns FurAffinity. If there are any other users who have experienced or witnessed this kind of discrimination; please feel free to message me through email (Sequoiahthebtdg@gmail.com) or on FA so I can get you in the loop and you can add your voice to this discussion.