Meta Blocks Austin Gay Bars' Accounts on Instagram and Facebook

Meta censored the Instagram and Facebook accounts of two Austin gay bars, Oilcan Harry's and Rain on 4th. Photos of drag performers were flagged as "inappropriate," and the company threatened reduced visibility without explanation.

• Accounts of Oilcan Harry's and Rain on 4th were censored on Instagram and Facebook
• Drag performer photos were flagged as "inappropriate" with threats of reduced visibility
• After a new account was created, the old one was restored and the new one shut down
• GLAAD previously reported a sharp rise in suppression of LGBTQ content on Meta since 2024