Many users and critics, such as those cited by NPR and PinkNews , pointed out that images of women or trans and non-binary individuals are often censored or removed almost instantly for minor "indecency".
Lee shared a graphic selfie on Instagram and Facebook showing him sitting on the edge of a bathtub. He captioned the photo with a simple "Ooooopppsss" . Many users and critics, such as those cited
During a Mötley Crüe concert in San Antonio, Texas, Lee explained to the audience that he posted the photo while on a "bender" during a two-week break from tour. The Social Media Controversy During a Mötley Crüe concert in San Antonio,
While Meta removed the photo, it remained viewable on Twitter (now X) due to the platform's more permissive policy toward adult content, provided it is marked as sensitive. After the original post was taken down, Lee
Critics questioned why Lee's graphic photo was allowed to stay live for hours, while other users face immediate bans for less explicit content.
After the original post was taken down, Lee reposted the same image in the form of a multicolored painting . Under Meta’s guidelines, artistic depictions of nudity are often permitted where photographic ones are not.