Masahiro Itosugi, creator of the controversial manga Aki Sora, reported being banned by Google after uploading older works to Google Drive. In a May 16 post, Itosugi said he received a warning and then a ban after appealing. The ban affects his Google account, which he uses for multiple services. His post garnered 25,000 likes and 449 comments, with many sympathizing. Itosugi warned others to be careful, noting he uploaded files uncompressed.
masahiro itosugi, the aki sora mangaka, got banned by google after uploading old works to drive. he got a warning, appealed, then banned. his google account is tied to a bunch of other services. post got 25k likes and 449 comments. he says be careful if you're not a 'good person'.
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This incident highlights the tension between content creators and automated moderation systems, especially for artists whose work may be flagged as inappropriate by algorithms. Itosugi's case is notable because Aki Sora was a controversial series dealing with taboo themes, and the ban may reflect Google's policies on sensitive content. The story resonates with creators who rely on Google services and fear losing access over ambiguous violations.
another reminder that google's automated moderation can hit creators hard, especially if your work deals with edgy themes. itosugi's ban shows how fragile access to google services can be for artists. the post blew up because a lot of creators relate to the fear of losing their account over a vague policy violation.
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