LinkedIn Keeps Removing Our Legal Cannabis Posts—Here's Why We're Speaking Up

Today, the day after Christmas, LinkedIn deleted another one of our posts—a simple product announcement from our legal, licensed cannabis brand. This marks the third time this year that LinkedIn has taken action against us, including previously removing the personal accounts of both of our co-founders—accounts that had been active for over a decade.

We don’t take to writing posts like this lightly. But at some point, staying silent becomes part of the problem.

We’re a Legal Brand Operating in New York

For those who may not know us yet, Silly Nice is a Black-owned and Veteran-owned cannabis brand based in New York. We operate legally under state guidelines and our products are currently stocked in over 125 licensed dispensaries across the state. Everything we post is fully compliant with New York State cannabis regulations, and we take our responsibilities to our community, our customers, and our retail partners seriously.

So when LinkedIn removes our content, it’s not just frustrating—it’s disheartening. Because we’ve followed every rule. We’ve kept our messaging professional. We’ve used the platform exactly how it’s meant to be used: to share updates, build relationships, and let people know what we’re working on.

A Pattern We Can’t Ignore

The most recent takedown was of a standard product image and announcement—nothing flashy, nothing salesy, and nothing that violated any policy as far as we could tell. No consumption imagery, no pricing, no calls to buy. Just an update letting people know that one of our newest products had arrived in stores.

This kind of content isn’t uncommon on LinkedIn. In fact, we regularly see much larger cannabis companies posting similar (and often more aggressive) promotional content with no issue. So why is LinkedIn repeatedly flagging and removing posts from small, independent brands like ours?

We’re not alone in asking that question. Many other small cannabis operators—especially those led by veterans, Black founders, or other underrepresented communities—have experienced similar challenges on digital platforms. Posts disappear. Reach gets throttled. Accounts are taken down with no clear explanation.

A Message from Our Co-Founder

Silly Nice Co-Founder LeVar Thomas had this to say:

“LinkedIn says it supports small businesses, veterans, and diverse entrepreneurs. But when it comes to cannabis, we’re often treated like we’re doing something wrong—even when we’re fully licensed, fully compliant, and trying to play by the rules. We’ve been quiet about it for a while, but the truth is: our company deserves the same opportunity to grow as anyone else.”

That’s the heart of this. We’re not trying to stir up controversy or call out LinkedIn just to make noise. We’re simply asking for equal treatment. For fair enforcement of the rules. And for recognition that legal cannabis companies are building real businesses in real communities.

Why It Matters

Platforms like LinkedIn are critical for cannabis companies—especially small ones. We can’t advertise the way other industries can. We can’t run paid social media campaigns or access traditional marketing channels. So when organic posts are removed, it has real consequences. It hurts our visibility. It limits our growth. And it sends a message to other small brands that maybe they’re not welcome here either.

We don’t think that’s what LinkedIn wants. But right now, that’s the impact.

We're Still Here. Still Growing.

Despite the takedowns, we’re not going anywhere. We’re proud of the work we’re doing. Proud of our team, our product lineup, and the stores that continue to support us.

If you're looking for our newest drops—including Alaskan Thunder Fuck 2G AIO Vapes, Diamond Powder, Frosted Hash Balls, and more—you can always find them at sillynice.com/menu or use our real-time locator at sillynice.com/locations.

We’ll keep building. We’ll keep creating. And we’ll keep speaking up when something feels off. Because we believe in this industry. We believe in fair treatment. And we believe that if you’re doing things the right way, you shouldn’t have to fight this hard just to be seen.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support us. The love we’ve gotten from customers, dispensaries, and fellow brands makes all the difference.