MANILA, Philippines – Indonesia’s Internet community is puzzled by a push by Communications Minister Tifatul Sembiring to ban video-sharing website Vimeo.com.

The push to ban the site, which began after a tweet from Sembiring, seemed haphazard to Internet users as Indonesian Internet Service Providers (ISPs) were not uniform in the blocking of the site. (For more about Indonesia visit this page)

Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Information press release listed a number of search terms to determine its stance. Among the search terms used were “Nudie Cutie,” “Art of Nakedness” and “Beautiful of Nakedness [sic],” which appear to reference specific video series available on Vimeo.

The Jakarta Globe reports that Vimeo spokeswoman Jessica Casano-Antonellis said the site “does allow nudity in some non-sexual and creative contexts, but doesn’t allow pornography. We rely on our users to flag violating content for our moderators.”

On its Twitter account, Vimeo acknowledged receipt of an official request from the Indonesian government on May 13, a day after the Communications Ministry instituted the ban.

Indonesia update: We have received an official request from the Indonesian government; we will look into the request and report back ASAP.

— Vimeo (@Vimeo) May 13, 2014

Vimeo did not elaborate on the nature of the ban, but did mention in a later tweet that they were “working on it.”

Hey Indonesia: Seems certain ISPs are still blocking Vimeo. Many thanks to all who’ve kept us informed. We’re working on it!!!

— Vimeo (@Vimeo) May 14, 2014

The Jakarta Globe noted in its report that Sembiring was “a staunch anti-pornography crusader” and “has sought to tighten government control over the Internet” since joining President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s cabinet. 

Vimeo.com is a video-sharing site that is frequented by filmmakers and artists for sharing high-definition content with an artistic bent. – Rappler.com