As a staff member, I agree that this image shouldn't have been flagged. What saddens me is that the member took it as a personal slight.

Fairness is a huge priority for our gallery staff. We often have thoughtful discussions about which images should and shouldn't be flagged. That said, please keep in mind that each of us are checking dozens of images per day. No matter how careful we are, we're bound to make mistakes every now and again.

When this happens, it's simple human error, not a personal attack/intended slight. We also welcome (and encourage) feedback, especially over policies that seem unclear.

Again, I'm very sorry this member was hurt. I wish they'd reached out and given us a chance to resolve the issue, but for what it's worth, I've gone ahead and untagged the image. I do hope they'll change their mind about discontinuing their story – I'm sure those who follow it would love to see it through to its conclusion.