The incident triggered intense criticism of Meta (Instagram/Facebook) regarding in content moderation:
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" . 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. The Social Media Controversy
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. After the original post was taken down, Lee
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