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Instagram removes “No Influencers” sign post after backlash.

7/31/2026

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John Sylvia, owner of Four Winds Craft Guild, posted a “No Influencers” sign that sparked backlash.
Instagram later removed the shop’s post featuring the sign.
Sylvia said the sign was a joke aimed at visitors who film without buying.
Influencer Paige Lorenze called the sign “icky” and said it delegitimizes a women-driven industry.
Influencer Levi Coralynn argued that hating influencers is an acceptable way to hate women.

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Story summary

John Sylvia, owner of Four Winds Craft Guild, posted a “No Influencers” sign that sparked backlash.
Instagram later removed the shop’s post featuring the sign.
Sylvia said the sign was a joke aimed at visitors who film without buying.
Influencer Paige Lorenze called the sign “icky” and said it delegitimizes a women-driven industry.
Influencer Levi Coralynn argued that hating influencers is an acceptable way to hate women.