Georgina Horne British plus-size model and fashion blogger Date of Birth: 01.01.1988 Country: Great Britain

1. Georgina Horne: Plus-Size Model Accuses Instagram of Shadow Banning
2. "Curvy Girls Being Silenced"
3. "My Photos Do Not Rank"
4. "Discrimination Against Plus-Sized Bodies"
5. "Feeling Punished for My Body"
6. Support and Discourse
7. Possible Instagram Algorithm Bias
8. Body Positivity and Rejection of Diet Culture
9. Influx of Sponsored Posts
10. Instagram's Statement

Georgina Horne: Plus-Size Model Accuses Instagram of Shadow Banning

Renowned plus-size model and fashion blogger Georgina Horne has boldly accused Instagram of "shadow banning" her bikini photos, citing a preference for "lean women" on the social media platform.

"Curvy Girls Being Silenced"

The 30-year-old from Surrey believes that Instagram prioritizes "skinny girls" in beauty-related searches while sidelining "curvy girls." The lingerie model, who boasts nearly 195,000 followers, claims that her recent bikini shots from a Turkish getaway fell short of the expected engagement, and she blames Instagram's algorithms.

"My Photos Do Not Rank"

Horne alleges that Instagram favors thin frames and "hides" fuller-figured women, as her photos and hashtags no longer perform as they once did. Confused by her content's consistent absence from top posts, Georgina voiced concerns about being "shadow banned," a practice where users and their content are suppressed subtly.

"Discrimination Against Plus-Sized Bodies"

In a heartfelt post, the plus-size icon shared her disappointment with her loyal followers. "I am definitely shadow banned on Instagram," Horne wrote. "I can tell because my posts with my hashtags never rank and my likes have gone down massively." "If I was thinner and posting the same content, this would not be happening," Georgina added. "Curvy girls are being silenced and I'm not having it. I post to help inspire and empower others. Just because I don't fit into the 'perfect body' does not mean I should not be given the same opportunities."

"Feeling Punished for My Body"

Horne admits to feeling penalized for her size. She continues, "Girls with size 8s showing their double chin and 'jelly belly' get 468,010 likes - because that is accepted. It's okay because it's temporary." "But for me being bigger and doing the same thing, I get punished."

Support and Discourse

Horne's allegations have resonated with her outraged followers, who have come to her defense. One fan admits facing a similar situation, stating, "I think the same thing is happening to me. I used to get new likes and followers every day, but for the past year, it's like nothing." "It makes me sad because I agree with you - curvy bodies are being pushed aside. It's very disheartening. I have even stopped posting as much."

Possible Instagram Algorithm Bias

Some Instagram users have conducted their own investigations and discovered that Georgina's posts are indeed appearing less frequently. "You aren't wrong, babe," one supporter wrote. "I follow you and I see very little...from you." Another stated, "Oh wow. So true. I go through and make a conscious effort to like every post so it will stay in my feed, but this is literally the first post I have seen since you got back from your birthday trip!"

A few have even speculated that the social media platform may employ a "biased algorithm" in assessing images of bodies.

Body Positivity and Rejection of Diet Culture

Many have applauded Georgina for promoting body positivity and refusing to succumb to the "thin obsession." One admirer penned, "I think you're absolutely beautiful. You can be skinny today and a bigger girl tomorrow, but beautiful souls will always be just that." Another said, "It kills me that I am made to see skinny after skinny when it's not what I need more of in my life. But when I follow someone like you, I am ok with Instagram or Twitter showing me your beautiful self in my feed."

Influx of Sponsored Posts

Others believe that social media may prioritize sponsored posts and businesses.

"The Instagram algorithm is junk and I barely get any likes on my business page anymore," one user wrote. "It has a lot to do with Facebook, how they promote their posts and they want us to start doing the same."

Instagram's Statement

In March 2018, Instagram acknowledged that some posts had been excluded from certain search results, citing ongoing improvement efforts for its system.

You can find Georgina Horne on Instagram at @fullerfigurefullerbust, where she continues to inspire followers with her message of self-acceptance and body love.