TikTok Accused of Shadow Banning Body-Positive Content

TikTok's Algorithm Under Fire: Creator Claims Shadow Banning for Body Positivity A young woman, Remi Jo, has voiced concerns about TikTok's algorithm, claiming her videos showcasing her body type are being suppressed. Her recent video, posted on May 30th, 2025, details how a video received only 50 likes on TikTok but over 30,000 likes on Instagram Reels within an hour. "TikTok wants to shadow ban it, it's insane," she stated in the video. This incident highlights the ongoing debate about body image representation and the potential for algorithmic bias on social media platforms. While TikTok has not yet responded to these claims, the video has sparked a conversation among users about fairness and inclusivity in online content moderation.