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Re: Facebook Faces Nature's Wrath in Breastfeeding Photo Flap
Posted by: Chris Maxcer 2008-12-30 13:39:33

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In a world where "man boobs" are allowed to flop freely at football games, the strict scrutiny of photos of breastfeeding mothers reflects a double standard that has riled many Facebook users. By curbing the posting of such content -- the implication being that the nursing mother's bare breast could possibly be construed as "obscene" -- Facebook has exposed itself to a public relations nightmare. The social network is under fire for removing photos of breastfeeding babies from some of its member pages.

Breastfeeding is not "beautiful"
Posted by: odelay32 2008-12-31 06:18:24 In reply to: Chris Maxcer

Before breastfeeding mothers get all offended by their policy, maybe they should realize that not everyone, including other women, think that breastfeeding is a beautiful. I understand that it is good for a baby for a certain amount of time, but it grosses me out to witness it.

gross?
Posted by: utasmom 2008-12-31 10:05:12 In reply to: odelay32

I am glad Facebook is trying to keep the site appropriate for all users. In our breast-obsessed society, it is hard to distinguish between a picture being beautiful or obscene, especially when our bodies have been so "objectified" in America.

Breastfeeding is not obscene and if you haven't been around a person who has breastfed a child successfully, it is hard to appreciate. It is a great way to give a baby nourishment and a feeling of security and closeness to their mother. It is what breasts were intended to do. If you don't like to see it, don't look.

I have known a lot of women who have breast-fed their baby in public and usually, no one even notices.