Just to be clear: I’m pretty sure that posting links to romance novels that contain sex scenes violates this policy.
09:17 AM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Courtney Milan.
Agreed.
As we used to say, good initiative, bad judgement.
A policy to restrict that content via a cover or popup warning I think is more appropriate. Even with the "check a box if you're over 18" or something similar.
As we used to say, good initiative, bad judgement.
A policy to restrict that content via a cover or popup warning I think is more appropriate. Even with the "check a box if you're over 18" or something similar.
05:38 PM - Mar 08, 2023
In response to Courtney Milan.
Uh... no. I can't see how to twist or deliberately misunderstand the policy to make it say that.
10:25 PM - Feb 20, 2023
In response to Courtney Milan.
This spout was removed because the account associated with it was suspended.
01:15 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Courtney Milan.
I love b & w erotic photography & retro pinup photography. Neither are "porn" but I'd rather risk a little porn on here than see them banned.
It is profoundly disappointing to see this level of namby pamby, pearl clutching, Sunday School hall monitor rule setting here.
It is profoundly disappointing to see this level of namby pamby, pearl clutching, Sunday School hall monitor rule setting here.
12:34 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Courtney Milan.
How so? His TOS is specific enough. Don't post porn, or links to porn or specific porn language. There are romance authors on this site promoting their books, which may or may not contain sexually explicit language. They're not banned. If you don't like the TOS, leave the site.
12:16 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Mustang Sally.
If you’re going to argue that it’s specific enough, please use the actual language that’s in the policy. What the hell does “sexually suggestive” mean?
And yes, that’s the point—figuring out what the hell the policy means so I can leave if necessary.
And yes, that’s the point—figuring out what the hell the policy means so I can leave if necessary.
12:19 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Mustang Sally.
Yes. It is. It is specific enough. And what totally crack me up on this lovely Sunday morning is the pearl clutching from the opposite direction. Are people really saying they don’t want to be at a site because it’s very important that they be able to link to books with explicit content?
02:30 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Courtney Milan.
Try posting your link and see. I'm pretty sure a link to a romance novel is simply a link to a romance novel and nothing else.
I'm all for keeping sexual content off of Spoutible. I can find it in many other places if I want to, but I'm happy to be in a place where it's not in my face.
I'm all for keeping sexual content off of Spoutible. I can find it in many other places if I want to, but I'm happy to be in a place where it's not in my face.
11:55 AM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Ramona Grigg.
This is a terrible answer. Why should people have to put their access to the platform at risk because the policy is vaguely written, and explicitly states that exceptions “may” be made and so there’s no direct answer?
11:57 AM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Courtney Milan.
I feel like people are getting riled up for the sake of controversy. Has any of these “what if’s” happened? Blocked a link to a book, movie, beach photo? No? It is impossible to qualify every example so the wording is broad. Just be happy and enjoy. If you don’t enjoy, there are alternatives.
11:25 AM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Courtney Milan.
This spout was removed because the account associated with it was suspended.
11:15 AM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Courtney Milan.
Number 3 is IMO too vague. Otherwise my interpretation is if someone is gonna think it's porn, then don't link to it, post about it or write it on this site. And if Lady Chatterley's Lover is allowed then romance novels should be as well.
11:13 AM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Courtney Milan.
I think the clarification regarding “artistic content” below the list might take care of that concern. Or does it need to be more explicitly worded?
11:09 AM - Feb 19, 2023
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In response to Mimi Wells.
“Exceptions may be made” is not only not explicit, it implies they might not be. I’m not going to spend time building a platform where the rules explicitly say I can’t do certain things, but I could possibly be left off the hook.
11:39 AM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Courtney Milan.
These examples MAY include...the operative word here is MAY. It seems to me that sexually explicit content appealing to prurient interest will likely fall under this prohibition. Innocent nudity, art, etc. will likely not. I don't think that linking to a work featuring sexual content is prohibited.
10:54 AM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Courtney Milan.
I think it will be absolutely impossible to list specific items so it is examples. Too narrow of terms or too broad of terms. There is no correct answer to appease everyone.
10:31 AM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Courtney Milan.
So… no links to old TV series like Buffy? Forget new shows like Ginny & Georgia. How abt nudity like in Oscar nom AFTER SUN, an art film? No links to that, or maybe not even the entire Oscar list because it’ll get you to an Oscar nom-ed actor’s bare ass as he’s passed out on a bed…?
10:27 AM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Courtney Milan.
Guess we won't be seeing Fabio over here anytime soon.
10:02 AM - Feb 19, 2023
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In response to Stig & The Grumble.
We wouldn’t be seeing that anyway. Fabio is very 20th century romance.
11:10 AM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Courtney Milan.
“It’s fine with me if people don’t talk about romance novels”
Okay but is the link to my website a violation of policy?
Okay but is the link to my website a violation of policy?
09:24 AM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Courtney Milan.
Ugh WHY.
And how do they actually think they can replace twitter with this kind of policy in place???
And how do they actually think they can replace twitter with this kind of policy in place???
09:46 AM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Courtney Milan.
Yep, also things as simple as posting a picture of yourself in a bikini at the beach, or consensual flirting. The absolute most generous interpretation is, this needs much much better wording.
09:22 AM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Ms. D. Dyer.
So no fashion models can advertise their campaigns on here, either.
Can't even sell foot lotion if we're going down this path.
Can't even sell foot lotion if we're going down this path.
10:12 AM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Courtney Milan.
No fifty shades of gray talk here I guess. 🤔 Small price to pay to be away from the hatred of Twitter.
09:21 AM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Stephie Lynn.
It's christian based censorship and honestly it is exhausting to see everyone excuse it because they hate one rich white man more than they like artists of all flavors.
09:51 AM - Feb 19, 2023
