Meta bans another Toronto performer from Instagram and Facebook over Bikini
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- Performer Starlotte Satine produces immersive, time-travelling burlesque shows to bring more glamour to Toronto live performance.
- Her 1920s/30s themed event at El Mocambo sold out and was a 'smash success' after a viral social media video.
- Satine's upcoming emo-themed show on Oct. 2 is a $16,000 production, but Meta deleted her Instagram, business, and personal accounts.
- Meta cited a February post as allegedly 'co-ordinating harm,' though Satine denies violating any terms.
- The post flagged was a photo of dancers in bikinis promoting a Valentine's Day event; the bar's account and co-performers were also suspended.
- Satine feels devastated and stressed, relying on social media for ticket sales and her vintage clothing income.
- Other Toronto groups like Sapphic Paradise and Something have faced similar bans despite content not appearing to violate Meta's rules.
- Satine worries censorship creates financial risk and discourages large-scale drag and burlesque events in Toronto.