Google has warned users of its Blogger platform that blogs containing
sexually explicit images and videos will be made private on 23 March.
None of the blogs will be deleted, but they will no longer be publicly visible, the tech giant says.
People currently posting adult content are advised to either remove it or make their blogs private themselves.
Blogs created after the March deadline may be taken down if they contain adult material, the updated terms state.
Under the updated adult policy terms, nudity will be allowed
on Blogger blogs only if it "offers a substantial public benefit, for
example in artistic, educational, documentary, or scientific contexts".
Bloggers are already asked to use the tag "adult" if their
site contains explicit material, which means a warning page appears
before the site can be accessed.
Under its current terms, Google reserves the right to add that tag itself even if the blog author disagrees.
In 2013 the company banned Blogger sites from carrying adverts for adult websites.
Censorship
Yahoo-owned Tumblr also adjusted its policies on hosting
sexual content in 2013, hiding "adult" themed sites from its search tool
but reinstated them after a social-media backlash.
Critics have dismissed Google's move as an unnecessary form of censorship.
"Adult content has historically been at the forefront of
fighting for free speech and political dissent, and this won't be
changing anytime soon," wrote journalist and sex columnist Violet Blue on ZDNet.
"Sexual and erotic expression is protected speech, and pornography is not illegal."
Culled from BBC News
Entertainment News, Health, Beauty, Fashion, Sports, Relationship, Inspiration, Celebrity Gist and Gossip
Ad
News Flash: Kidnappers Launch Another Attack in Kubwa, Abuja, Seize Two Sisters, and Request N30 Million Ransom
This development occurs just a week after residents of the Chikakore community expressed their grievances to the office of FCT Minister, Nye...
-
Chidinma and Toke Petite and pretty Nigerian singer, Chidinma Ekile was hoste...
-
The United States Mission in Nigeria on Friday announced that it will prioritize student visa applicants and ensure Nigerian students resumi...
-
This is a difficult time to be a member of the Kardashian family. First, Khloe Kardashian gets pregnant , despite being in love with someo...