The bond between gymnastics legend Simone Biles and Kayla Simone shines as an emblem of unwavering friendship. From the early days of their journey through life to the pinnacle of their achievements, these two kindred spirits have stood side by side. Biles and Simone have been unwavering pillars of support for one another during every upheaval.
In a recent twist of events, the bond between these two friends was highlighted in a powerful way. Simone Biles, an Olympic legend and a global icon in her own right, took a bold stance against the exploitative side of the internet to support her best friend.
Simone Biles takes a stand against exploitation on the internet
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Biles’ voice reverberated through her Instagram Story, a platform she uses to share her world with 6.8 million followers. She reposted a story from her closest confidante, Kayla Simone. In a bid to get support from her followers, her message read, ?Help my friend guys. Please take down this video,? accompanied by a direct tag to a certain page called Rose Morning. Within this story, Kayla Simone drew attention to a reel shared by Rose Morning, which curiously featured Kayla’s very own creation. The gravity of the situation was made apparent through Kayla’s words.
She wrote, ?This account stole my viral video, reposted it to their page without my permission, and is refusing to remove it from their page. Can y’all do me a favour and blast them with comments so they stop ignoring my DMs plzzz? Thank y’all in advance.? In a subsequent update, Kayla Simone continued to unravel the unfolding drama. She stated further that the page ultimately removed the video from their page, ?but Instagram wouldn?t allow her to erase the previous story. She shared, highlighting the ever-changing nature of social media platforms. The battle faced by content creators to protect their intellectual property was more deeply felt by this incident.
Kayla Simone sheds light on the exploitation of content creators
?Other pages stealing & reposting videos is something that content creators like myself are CONSTANTLY dealing with,? Kayla lamented. She highlighted the colossal effort, time, dedication, and financial investment that goes into crafting these creations cannot be overlooked. The resentment intensifies when stolen content is justified by claims of “exposure.” Kayla vehemently countered this misconception: ?If people can watch MY videos on some other page, why would they ever need to follow along on my actual page??
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Kayla’s words resonated deeply, shedding light on the frustration and injustice that often accompanies the digital landscape. Kayla Simone is a full-time interior designer, shaping dreams and spaces in Austin, Texas. Biles and Simone’s friendship isn’t confined to online gestures. Biles and Simone have traversed life’s milestones hand in hand since their childhood days. From supporting her gymnastics icon best friend in her career by being her cheerleader, they’ve also been each other’s bridesmaids.
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The two have stood beside one another through the twists and turns of life over the years. Simone Biles’ recent Instagram Story resonates with a wider struggle content creators face in the digital age.
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