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Facebook Boobs Bungle Breast Rules Again

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(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
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
Facebook is confused about breasts and "sexual content."   (©TheAlieness GiselaGiardino²³)
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Thinker
Jun 1, 09 6:49 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. Reply
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PlumberKhan
Jun 1, 09 7:04 AM CDT
IT'S A BOOB!!! Holy cow...can we stop freaking out over boobies? Bunch of uptight freaks in this country. OMG IT'S A BOOB!!! RUN AWAY! RUN AWAY!! Reply
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NutsInNY
Jun 1, 09 9:41 AM CDT
I think the problem is more the running towards breasts than the running away from them... Sexy legs or backs or feet may turn you on, but them being exposed shouldn't be construed as a 'sexual invitation' or provocation.
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Fondue
Jun 1, 09 8:28 AM CDT
Thing is, there are tons of breast feeding websites and cancer patient sites with reliable input from doctors and patients. Why does this person feel that FB is the best source for information is beyond me. Anyone can join, anyone can post. Reply
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Mr.C
Jun 1, 09 1:33 PM CDT
I'd add that a lot of high-schoolers are on FB
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