Facebook says no to leaky nipples - Page 2

KSigkid · #1 12-31-2008, 07:25 PM

When I see things like this, I'm reminded of the "cause-heads" from the movie "PCU." People just protesting for the sake of protesting...we used to have a bunch of them at Boston U, but it appears they're spread all over the place.

deepimpact2 · #2 12-31-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KSigkid

When I see things like this, I'm reminded of the "cause-heads" from the movie "PCU." People just protesting for the sake of protesting...we used to have a bunch of them at Boston U, but it appears they're spread all over the place.

That's pretty much how I feel about it.

If Facebook has a clear policy about what constitutes obscene photos, then these women have to deal with the consequences if they are in violation. I hope Facebook doesn't back down on this issue.

ISUKappa · #3 12-31-2008, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KSigkid

When I see things like this, I'm reminded of the "cause-heads" from the movie "PCU." People just protesting for the sake of protesting...we used to have a bunch of them at Boston U, but it appears they're spread all over the place.

We're not gonna protest!

KSigkid · #4 01-01-2009, 01:05 AM

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We're not gonna protest!

Gutter is a tool!

That movie holds a special place in my heart, if only because it references the CT blue laws that are still on the books (no alcohol served on Sundays or past 9 pm).

ISUKappa · #5 12-31-2008, 08:37 PM

I fully support breastfeeding, including bfing in public as long as the mother complies with general discretion. I loved bfing, even though it was really difficult for me. But this is just silly. IIRC Photobucket and flickr have similar guidelines and lj had some issue with bfing pics used as icons. The uproar over those eventually died down, and so will this.

squirrely girl · #6 12-31-2008, 08:47 PM

seeing as this actually applies to me now (ha!) i have to side with facebook. i just really don't see the point of taking pics of me breastfeeding my child and posting them online. is that really necessary?! discretion is key here. and i'm not so much about the boobie being gross but rather that i don't want some damn dirty pervs starting at my nips.

as for bf in public. ehh. i'm split. i have no desire to whip them out while eating at a restaurant because i think its possible to have better timing. but i already understand that sometimes you need to feed the kid - that's why i have a small blanket/towel to maintain some privacy and respect other people.

what i won't deal with though is people who want women to bf in restrooms. THAT is unsanitary and disgusting. if you wouldn't eat your dinner in a public restroom neither will my kid.

preciousjeni · #7 12-31-2008, 10:42 PM

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as for bf in public. ehh. i'm split. i have no desire to whip them out while eating at a restaurant because i think its possible to have better timing. but i already understand that sometimes you need to feed the kid - that's why i have a small blanket/towel to maintain some privacy and respect other people.

what i won't deal with though is people who want women to bf in restrooms. THAT is unsanitary and disgusting. if you wouldn't eat your dinner in a public restroom neither will my kid.

EXACTLY!

KappaKittyCat · #8 01-01-2009, 05:14 PM

I have to say I'm with Facebook on this one. If Facebook has said that exposed nipples are a no-go, then that's their prerogative. A nipple is a nipple, whether someone's sucking on it or not.

PS to OTW: That photo is NASTY!

Jimmy Choo · #9 01-01-2009, 05:36 PM

I'm with Facebook as well. I'm not really sure why anyone would want to post those types of pictures to begin with. It's one thing to show a cute pic of mom with baby feeding. It's altogether different when it's mom's leaky nip.

KSUViolet06 · #10 01-01-2009, 09:58 PM

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I'm with Facebook as well. I'm not really sure why anyone would want to post those types of pictures to begin with. It's one thing to show a cute pic of mom with baby feeding. It's altogether different when it's mom's leaky nip.

Agreed.

As far as other public places, I don't really have an issue with women nursing in public as long as they're doing so discretely. Most women I know who have kids carry blankets with them so they can nurse while not exposing themselves.

Jimmy Choo · #11 01-02-2009, 06:18 AM

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Agreed.

As far as other public places, I don't really have an issue with women nursing in public as long as they're doing so discretely. Most women I know who have kids carry blankets with them so they can nurse while not exposing themselves.

Most I know do too. But I've worked in kids retail a long time and seen more boobs than i care to think about. I will never forget this one lady who wanted to feed her toddler. I have issues with 3-year olds breastfeeding but whatever. She pulled down cutouts in her shirt then opened both cutouts in her bra so both boobs were exposed. I guess he gets to pick which one? Since he was running around the store at the time she was trying to catch him so he could have lunch. Bless his heart, he kept screaming "But I want Chickfila". So she's running around the store trying to catch him with both boobs exposed and then when she catches him she comes back to the register to pay with a kid screaming for Chickfila under her arm and both boobs exposed. How I took her credit card and packaged her purchase I will never know.

KappaKittyCat · #12 01-02-2009, 10:18 AM

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Most I know do too. But I've worked in kids retail a long time and seen more boobs than i care to think about. I will never forget this one lady who wanted to feed her toddler. I have issues with 3-year olds breastfeeding but whatever. She pulled down cutouts in her shirt then opened both cutouts in her bra so both boobs were exposed. I guess he gets to pick which one? Since he was running around the store at the time she was trying to catch him so he could have lunch. Bless his heart, he kept screaming "But I want Chickfila". So she's running around the store trying to catch him with both boobs exposed and then when she catches him she comes back to the register to pay with a kid screaming for Chickfila under her arm and both boobs exposed. How I took her credit card and packaged her purchase I will never know.

Dude, if the kid's old enough to ask for Chick-fil-A, then he doesn't need your tits anymore.

christiangirl · #13 01-01-2009, 10:05 PM

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I have to say I'm with Facebook on this one. If Facebook has said that exposed nipples are a no-go, then that's their prerogative. A nipple is a nipple, whether someone's sucking on it or not.

Point. Set. Match.

This is the only thing that should matter. While it does bring up some good questions (e.g., Is it disrespecting surrounding people to BF without cover?), the misc. questions shouldn't be all over the news. Keep it to the main issue and leave it alone.

Outside of media attention: What are these women thinking? I looked at the group sort of on the fence about it--A women BFing her kid isn't that bad, but why on FB? Then the page loaded--over 3,000 pictures of women breastfeeding. What on earth would possess women to put picture after picture of themselves doing this with their babies on Facebook? It seems so personal (aside from your naked boob) to bond with your baby like that...do 140,000,000+ people really need to see? And some of those pictures were disturbing, I agree. Did anyone see the two girls playing "pretend feeding?" People commented on how cute it was, but it seemed way too much like child pornography. I don't see what's cute about an 8yo hiking her shirt all the way up so that a 6yo could "suck" on her nipple and then goold old Mom putting it on the Internet.

KSUViolet06 · #14 01-01-2009, 10:10 PM

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Point. Set. Match.

What on earth would possess women to put picture after picture of themselves doing this with their babies on Facebook? It seems so personal (aside from your naked boob) to bond with your baby like that...do 140,000,000+ people really need to see?

Seriously! Most of the women I know who breastfeed don't WANT people to see their boobies when doing it, whether it's in a restaurant or elsewhere. They DEFINITELY don't want their boobies on the internet.

VandalSquirrel · #15 01-01-2009, 10:17 PM

I keep hearing Joe Francis over and over saying "It's natural, it's where babies feed!"