Facebook really, really doesn’t want (you) to talk about sex
Last week, Tumblr banned NSFW imagery. Now Facebook has tightened its policy on sexualised language.
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Google and Apple reject model’s Nood app that makes pics ‘safe’ for Instagram
Google’s Play Store and Apple’s App Store have both rejected a simple app designed to help people stay within Instagram and Facebook’s…
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Facebook really, really doesn’t want (you) to talk about sex
Google and Apple reject model’s Nood app that makes pics ‘safe’ for Instagram
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