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We were called by Apple to let us know; they specifically told us to completely block even artistic nudes. Although I'm not sure of their stance on photos of Michaelangelo's David (see: http://500px.com/photo/765271). I'll have to get someone on the phone over there.

(NSFA warning: Nipples)

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Just to be clear, I was wondering about some other circumstance -- perhaps naively -- because I thought Apple had seen the error in this sort of nonsense, so I wondered if there was some other explanation or consideration.

If Apple is indeed getting back into the game of selective, uneven enforcement of their guidelines, it's a monumental fuck-up.

> If Apple is indeed getting back into the game of selective, uneven enforcement of their guidelines...

This never stopped. Selective enforcement is a policy that they enforce, and have freely admitted to.

"a monumental fuck-up." - no pun intended, I'm sure ;-)

You submitted an ad with tits in it to an -American- broadcast network and asked them to run it during kids cartoons. They said no. Enjoy your free press.

(Seeiously though: love your service)

Why doesn't the Bing app have to adhere to these same restrictions?

because the app store restrictions are guidelines how to please Apple, not rules. Apple can let hard porn through the app store and block letterpress if they like to.

Maybe Bing is just a more important strategic partner than 500px

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