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Old 12-29-2008, 07:21 AM  
mona
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Facebook bans breast-feeding photographs

I'm sorry, I just think that's ridiculous!

Facebook said the pictures violate the company's policy on obscene, pornographic or sexually-explicit material, because of the display of the aureola - the dark skin around the nipple. Reportedly, it had also threatened to terminate accounts of people who do not comply with such policy.

"We agree that breast-feeding is natural and beautiful, and we're very glad to know that it is so important to some mothers to share this experience with others on Facebook," said Facebook spokesman Barry Schnitt.

The company insists it is not about obscenity, but more about safety. The policies are to ensure the site remains safe, secure and trusted by its users, who also include teenagers.

http://digital.asiaone.com/Digital/N...29-111017.html
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