Bye-Bye Vimeo

2023-04-14  I received the following emails from the Vimeo platform:

18.20 hr

'Hello thegirlmyth.net,

Your video "Atthis" has been removed for violating our Guidelines.
Reason:We do not permit content that is primarily focused on sexual stimulation, even if it is not explicit.

For more information on our content and community policies, please visit https://vimeo.com/help/guidelines.
If you believe this was an error, please reply to this message as soon as possible to explain. (Please be aware that Vimeo moderators take action as violations come to our attention. “I see other people do it” is not a valid explanation.)
Sincerely,
Vimeo Staff'

Vimeo was apparently in a hurry to ban The Girl Myth from her platform because only two minutes later this email arrived:

18.22 hr 

'Dear thegirlmyth.net,
Your account has been removed by the Vimeo Staff for violating our Guidelines.
Reason: Repeated Guideline Violations.
For more information on our content and community policies, please visit: https://vimeo.com/guidelines.
Otherwise, we hope that you find a video platform better suited to your needs.
Sincerely,
Vimeo Staff'

The video does not convey any "sexual stimulation". It distinctly depicts a tragic tale of unrequited love between a teacher (Sappho, the poet from Lesbos) and a student (Atthis). The student clearly spurns the advances, signaling with her hands in denial, leaving her would-be lover in a state of despair.

Vimeo appears to show bias against LGBTIQ+ content, which is concerning given that the content in question is not sexually explicit. This suggests a problem of intolerance and discrimination. While the Netherlands legally prohibits anti-LGBTIQ+ actions, it seems this is not the case in New York. 

 (However, it's important to note that both federal and state laws in New York do prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in various areas.)

So bye-bye Vimeo.

 Click the still for the challenged video.