barring embedded image metadata (or similar) its very strange that a personal account on Instagram would be associated with moderation of this community

Well, I think that my usage of a VPN might have prompted them to flag my account but I stopped using it this past week. Also I was using an IG Downloader to get the pics so maybe that’s why they suspended my account (note: I wasn’t stealing content because I only post pics/clips of women who have given me their permission).

there are other mechanisms to browse profiles and grab images from insta that are anonymous.

I know but I also have to communicate with them when I’m not sure whether I should post a certain pic or not (maybe there are other people in it or maybe they would feel uncomfortable having that particular pic posted here, etc.)

this community brings attention to talented female martial artists that lemmy users might otherwise not be exposed to. a net positive in my mind.

Thank you for your kind words. Much appreciated.