Blog got shut down - I'm appealing

[FrequentMassageGetter]

I'm guessing one or some of the Masseurs who didn't like their reviews pulled some strings they had access to and got google to rule I'm violating their TOS. Advice anyone?

[+ 7829V]

If you have a back up. You can easily host it in another service. There are several other options besides google. Maybe Wordpress? Or tumblr?

[BostonTom]

Wow. Another blow against free speech on the Internet . . .

[+ glutes]

I'm guessing one or some of the Masseurs who didn't like their reviews pulled some strings they had access to and got google to rule I'm violating their TOS. Advice anyone?

 

Don't like the message, shoot the messenger.

[RubMyThighs]

Wow. Another blow against free speech on the Internet . . .

 

The freedom of speech is a guarantee against censorship BY THE GOVERNMENT. A corporation, on the other hand, can do whatever it wants. Therefore this is not a blow to free speech.

[nynakedtop]

The freedom of speech is a guarantee against censorship BY THE GOVERNMENT. A corporation, on the other hand, can do whatever it wants. Therefore this is not a blow to free speech.

wow...

[BostonTom]

I think you're confusing a particular constitutional amendment with the actual absolute right to free speech, which can be blocked by anyone, anywhere, at any time. A corporation like Google can of course regulate speech on its own platforms. But then it's not supporting free speech, is it.

Edited June 13, 2018 by BostonTom

[regdadtype]

I'm guessing one or some of the Masseurs who didn't like their reviews pulled some strings they had access to and got google to rule I'm violating their TOS. Advice anyone?

Let me know what u plan to do I really liked ur blog

[+ glutes]

Let me know what u plan to do I really liked ur blog

 

+1

[MisterMike]

I'm guessing one or some of the Masseurs who didn't like their reviews pulled some strings they had access to and got google to rule I'm violating their TOS. Advice anyone?

Really bummed because it was an awesome blog.

 

I think it's less of a conspiracy than you're making it out to be- same with the blog post that got removed where you assumed somebody hacked into your blog.

 

Blogger/Google's TOS are extensive and it may only have taken a few complains to have your content or blog removed. For example- you were posting screenshots from other sites. It could be determined that these images (of the site, or of the escorts from the site) were copyrighted. This also could have fallen under part of FOSTA-SESTA

 

There's also the clause below that is super vague but could have been enforceable:

 

Our Services display some content that is not Google’s. This content is the sole responsibility of the entity that makes it available. We may review content to determine whether it is illegal or violates our policies, and we may remove or refuse to display content that we reasonably believe violates our policies or the law.

The really odd part is that you wouldn't be receiving notices regarding warnings about actions to be taken.

 

They don't exactly make it easy- but you can try to contact them: https://www.google.com/contact/

[starman05]

well, this sucks; your blog was a big help in informing folks who's a solid provider and who's to be avoided!

 

good luck getting it on another site/platform

[Jason901]

I love the blog! hope that it can come back.

[+ glutes]

https://m4m-forum.org/threads/alex-formerly-mr-cambaz-and-formerly-efkan.134360/

 

[chill_kev]

Sorry to hear ... loved your blog.

 

Your best bet is to go with an alternative or set up another account on google ... crucially restricting access to subscribers only could help avoid censorship.

[Rubitright]

I really hope you find another service to host it. I really liked your blog. You did a great job walking the line between salacious and descriptive, while also being informative and entertaining. Thanks for all of that and great job! Now we need to find you a new home!

[JBenny]

I hope you get it up and running again soon!

[guy69er]

Big fan of your blog! This is very disappointing to hear. If you need help finding an alternative hosting provider, send me a pm. I’ll be happy to help.

[+ LAdude424]

Damn sorry to hear too. Do you know the specific cause? Just because it was adult themed? Becuase there were nude pix from other sites? Becuase it "promoted" illegal activities?

 

It's tricky cause if you create a new blog, and limit it to private subscribers only, you're likely only to reach the few dozen folks who already know about it. I wonder if you can contrive a blog where the publicly accessible content is very sanitized - rating on scale of 1-10 - but where the comments are seen only by members? There must be something like that somewhere?

[+ bashful]

Best of luck @FrequentMassageGetter . I enjoyed the occasional read. Thank you.

[+ LS299B]

Oh man! I relied on your reviews for a couple of my massage choices. Hope you find an alternate host.

[+ José Soplanucas]

@FrequentMassageGetter

I am very sorry, I cannot imagine how I would feel if I were in your shoes.

 

I advise you to move to a paid server, one that is friendly towards adult content. I can recommend the one I use for my blog: https://portal.tmdhosting.com/marketplace

I just paid for one year, with a few extras besides hosting, 95 bucks. Very affordable and gives you much more tools than a free hosting service. You can even choose the location where your blog would be hosted.

 

Whatever you decide, I hope you can be back up soon.

[+ sniper]

I think appealing is likely a waste of time and your best bet is following latbear's course of action. Until FOSTA/SESTA is court-tested google won't be taking any chances. As the deepest pockets of all they have the most to lose.

[MisterMike]

Maybe you should publish a paper version and mail it out every week!

 

(I know you're probably not in a joking mood, but I feel like it's the 1990's again and we have no internet resources.)

[+ bencleve29]

FMG - thank you for creating your review blog - it was fun and informative and a great place to share info overall and in the comments. I hope you can find another site. I know it took a lot of time - very much appreciated!

[+ azdr0710]

another here that really likes your writing style and practical information....I hope you can bring it back......remember: "hands only" is the limit!!