I hate it when people misuse the law in arguments.

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If I hear one more person say "California law requires LJ to allow images of breastfeeding mothers..."

It does NOT. California law requires that women be allowed to nurse in any area other than a private residence where both mother and baby are allowed. That's all.* Nothing about images.

And yes, I've checked Cal Codes; repeatedly, why do you ask? And before you link to articles -- such as this one you might want to ask, is this story about images or about ACTUAL WOMEN ACTUALLY BREASTFEEDING?

You want to argue that LJ is engaging in censorship? Fine. You want to argue that they are evil and mean and hate women and breastfeeding moms? Go right ahead.

You want to argue that an image is the same thing as a breastfeeding mom and has the same protections under California law? That's completely laughable.

You think I'm wrong? Prove it. Cite to explicit Code Sections [edit: or case law that's on point] that would not only allow but would force LJ to allow these icons. I dare you. I may have missed something. Oh, and if you find a code section stating that they are not considered obscene for purposes of pornography statutes that doesn't count: all that means is LJ or individual users can't be prosecuted if they have them.


*it also provides things not germane to this discussion, such as that employers have to provide adequate facilities for nursing or pumping, to which I say Hallelujah! I had to use a bathroom, which led a partner at my law firm to speculate that someone was using a vibrator in there. Also, nursing moms get out of jury duty.

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I'm not arguing with you here, I'm just curious: is it common for there to be activities which are allowed in public, but images of those same activities are inappropriate in those same public spaces? (I mean that the activities are publically visible while they're taking place.)

That just seems weird to me. (Again, not arguing that images have the same rights people have.)