Dear Instagram,

As fans of Wayne Coyne we are asking his suspended Instagram account be restored with the offending photos removed. We request his account be treated the same as other celebrities who have posted photos violating your terms of use yet remain active (i.e. Tyler, the Creator, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Chrissy Teigen, Heidi Klum, Miranda Kerr). While we understand the terms of use prohibits “nude, partially nude, or sexually suggestive photos,” by closing his account you are not punishing Wayne but rather, us, his fans. The vast majority of his 1227 posts are concert photos, behind the scenes images of his band’s projects, shots with other musicians, rock posters, art, and playful selfies in good standing with your policies. Wayne also frequently uses his account to bring attention to struggling artists and musicians. Banning his account does not stop Wayne from posting more photos (under a different user name), it only prohibits fans from seeing past posts we value and fellow artists from the exposure Wayne has tried to bring them. Many of us have joined Instagram primarily to follow him and will close our accounts if instagram.com/waynecoyne‎ is not restored.

Thank You

Further details on the circumstances leading up to the ban is here. To sign this petition, leave a brief comment below. For accountability, on the “name” line leave your Instagram username, another social media username, such as facebook, or your full name. Link to your Instagram (or personal website, facebook, twitter or other social media account) on the “website” line.