They fought the removal.
It’s news, just not what the community says is news, according to the down votes and reports.
Keeping it up, but feel free to vote it how you like
I commend you for restoring the post as it is from a news publication and this is a news community. If you do not like the post, vote your preference, but I think all who file false reports for things that they should in fact remedy by voting should be banned. Reporting should not be a way to downvote.
You’re in the wrong. I figured I’d let the community show you. This won’t happen again.
I am not in the wrong. Removing posts based on mod opinion is an abuse of power. There is no rule that this post violates. You are just power tripping.
You say I’m wrong, but never have a good reason.
It’s not opinion. It’s a fluff piece on how someone made money for their employer.
It’s advertising. For tick-tock or however your spell it, and for Staples, as well as for the content creator.
Either you are willfully ignorant, or your directly tied to this piece.
Calling what I’m saying an opinion is misinformation.
I don’t see anything in the post that suggests it is sponsored. The authors name is clearly listed at the bottom as a writer for Parade who covers certain topics. Just because news happens that involves certain brands doesn’t mean it’s an advertisement.
South Park did an entire episode about recognizing ads that don’t look like ads. Highly recommend it!
Explain to me why other major news publications are covering the same story then
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This story is not what you’re claiming it is
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Advertisers
Advertising:
The activity of attracting public attention to a product or business, as by paid announcements in the print, broadcast, or electronic media.
Oblivion “teaches/informs people about services at Staples”, according to the article.
Her engaging videos showcase little-known Staples services, boosting customer interest and store traffic.
How wouldn’t this be advertising?
It’s soft reporting on someone advertising for their company.
Hell, directly in the article:
Katie Omstead—the President at Lo & Sons, who also makes PR and marketing analysis content on TikTok under the handle @ktomstead—made a video on Feb. 12 that called Oblivion a “content and marketing genius,” and shared what Staples should do going forward.
This is why it was reported so much.
Before you go “it wasn’t paid” I’m damn sure she didn’t do the work or wear the outfit for free. Anything you do for a company on company time is paid.
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Yeah. It’s gray. I agree, but they are a real user (read: not a spam account), plus I was tired of them DMing me constant insults, as I never block a user. Rather than keeping it removed, I figured the users would show them what the community felt.
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It’s a news article in a news publication. This is a news community.
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I find the story endearing, if only because Staples is almost dead as a brand and this trans girl is giving them a shot in the arm and making them cool again. All of this is happening during the dark ages of DEI when Republicans are sharpening their knives for such people and brands have backed away from LGBTQ representation after what happened with Bud Light.
Many things can be true depending on the narrative you choose. But, damn, some times you gotta look for a little light.
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Oh god, this. DEI doesn’t mean they can’t advertise.
Having other moderators moderate this, as I’m now a part of this.
I see a story about someone who is likely LGBTQ getting support from a prominent brand during peak anti-DEI days.
