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Facebook Boobs Bungle Breast Rules Again

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 1, 2009 4:42 AM CDT

(Newser) – Facebook executives have again bungled rules banning breasts on the site, this time concerning cancer surgery. Facebook bans "sexual content" and bounced photos a cancer patient posted of her mastectomy scars to educate other women. After a torrent of complaints a Facebook spokeswoman admitted: "We made a mistake," and encouraged the woman to repost. Still an ongoing debate are breast-feeding photos. Facebook relented a tad on that ban and allowed "discrete" shots after complaints.

No nipple! Facebook allows only discrete breastfeeding shots under its ban on sexual content.
No nipple! Facebook allows only "discrete" breastfeeding shots under its ban on "sexual content."   (©mahalie)
Facebook appears confused on just how breasts fit into the social networking site.
Facebook appears confused on just how breasts fit into the social networking site.   (©Porcelaingirl° {misscanigotothetoilet?})
Facebook is confused about breasts and sexual content.
Facebook is confused about breasts and "sexual content."   (©TheAlieness GiselaGiardino²³)
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COMMENTS
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Thinker
Jun 1, 2009 11:49 AM CDT
What do you expect when you have some snot-nosed arrogant little pissant child with too much money running a giant corporation? It'a breeding ground for moral authoritarianism. Talk about stupid.
Fondue
Jun 1, 2009 11:26 AM CDT
No one is.
Fondue
Jun 1, 2009 7:19 AM CDT
And I'd counter with: are they asking about breast feeding, or where's the party at?

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