Google tightens censorship of "adult content"

[+ VeryHappyCustomer]

As of March 23, a lot less "adult" material will be discoverable through Google.

 

Here's Google's announcement: https://support.google.com/blogger/answer/6170671

 

Here's an article discussing the context and implications: http://www.zdnet.com/article/google-bans-explicit-adult-content-from-blogger-blogs/

[Guy Fawkes]

Specific to the Blogger Platform at this time.

 

https://support.google.com/blogger/answer/6170671

 

http://www.zdnet.com/article/google-bans-explicit-adult-content-from-blogger-blogs/

 

In an abrupt reversal of policy, Google will soon disappear blogs on its Blogger platform that don't conform to its new anti-adult policies.

[SteveEscort]

I just posted on this too

 

Didn't realise it has been posted on

[+ FreshFluff]

Based on links I've seen here and elsewhere, Tumblr's platform has attracted more adult content bloggers anyway. Tumblr, owned by Yahoo, had tried also tried to restrict adult content but backtracked after its users protested.

[Okliehomo]

Tumblr kicks them off from time to time as well. Just lost "Wellcoached" this morning.

 

What am I supposed to do all day now?

 

Probably for the best..... My shoulder is sore by the end of the day. I call it Carpal Tumblr Syndrome.

[SteveEscort]

Google has reversed its decision on this

 

 

 

http://www.computerworld.com/article/2890164/google-reverses-decision-to-limit-adult-content-on-blogger.html

[+ purplekow]

Obviously someone reminded the Google people of the basic fact that:

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