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I don't think it's necessarily a scandal Brian Send a noteboard - 21/01/2011 01:48:27 AM
...but if a 17 year old running down a street naked (filmed from behind) is enough for a scandal, I want to say: Grow up, America.

I would venture a guess that they likely have already gotten a couple of complaints about the content of the show in relation to the age of the actors, and in order to prevent them from giving ammo to the complainers that could be used against them, they can just remove any content that might expose them to potential legal action. It may be relatively innocent, but if removing a young person's butt from an episode keeps the government from taking action, then it's well worth it for the company, especially when you consider the amount of money they would spend on fines and legal fees in the event they had to defend themselves against some charges.
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MTV and Child Porn - 20/01/2011 03:07:20 PM 1198 Views
I find the idea that a 17-yearold is covered by child porn laws strange - 20/01/2011 03:44:46 PM 635 Views
I think 18 is the cut-off for child porn in most places, regardless of the age of consent. *NM* - 20/01/2011 08:26:30 PM 252 Views
... - 20/01/2011 08:27:56 PM 615 Views
In fairness, there are other considerations than just what turns pedophiles on. - 20/01/2011 08:35:45 PM 600 Views
Yes, better safe than sorry, imo - 20/01/2011 10:31:13 PM 589 Views
It's the sexualisation of a legal minor - 23/01/2011 02:21:16 AM 589 Views
So do I - 26/01/2011 12:19:25 AM 555 Views
Precisely. *NM* - 26/01/2011 09:35:07 AM 235 Views
I don't know the show... - 20/01/2011 04:10:27 PM 634 Views
I don't think it's necessarily a scandal - 21/01/2011 01:48:27 AM 730 Views
Why's that an issue? - 20/01/2011 09:17:53 PM 618 Views
Also a fair point. *NM* - 20/01/2011 09:56:46 PM 241 Views
You're joking....right? - 20/01/2011 09:58:58 PM 614 Views
No. - 20/01/2011 10:57:32 PM 679 Views
Ha, those points about reality tv are spot on. - 20/01/2011 11:18:27 PM 658 Views
That's not fair. - 21/01/2011 08:30:35 PM 637 Views
Who watches this stuff, anyway? *NM* - 24/01/2011 04:01:08 PM 227 Views

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