BELLEVUE, Wash. — Social media is how many people vent, relate and share. However, even some people with good intentions can have their content blocked.
According to KING-TV, Marilyn McKenna posted a photo of a size 20 pair of pants, which she calls her old “fat pants.”
“I used to weigh 265 pounds,” McKenna said. “Those old pants mean a lot to me because they’re a reminder of how far I’ve come.”
She’s now able to squeeze her entire torso into one leg. So, she decided to share a photo on Facebook showing her wearing the old pants.
McKenna was told by Facebook that her photo was unfit for the social network.
When she tried to post the photo again, she was given an error message: “Your ad wasn’t approved because it promotes adult products.”
A Facebook representative told KOMO News the post was considered an ad because Ms McKenna was attempting to “boost” the post. Facebook considers boosted posts to be advertisements. McKenna is not accepting Facebook’s explanation, claiming she was not attempting to sell anything.
According to a report from news.com.au, before and after photos are also against Facebook policies.
McKenna said she plans to meet with Facebook to discuss the policy.
McKenna is the wife of former Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna.
Read more: KING-TV, KOMO News and news.com.au.
