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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 1090 Views
I find the idea that a 17-yearold is covered by child porn laws strange - 20/01/2011 03:44:46 PM 540 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 216 Views
... - 20/01/2011 08:27:56 PM 531 Views
In fairness, there are other considerations than just what turns pedophiles on. - 20/01/2011 08:35:45 PM 517 Views
Yes, better safe than sorry, imo - 20/01/2011 10:31:13 PM 504 Views
It's the sexualisation of a legal minor - 23/01/2011 02:21:16 AM 511 Views
So do I - 26/01/2011 12:19:25 AM 467 Views
Precisely. *NM* - 26/01/2011 09:35:07 AM 196 Views
I don't know the show... - 20/01/2011 04:10:27 PM 552 Views
I don't think it's necessarily a scandal - 21/01/2011 01:48:27 AM 571 Views
Why's that an issue? - 20/01/2011 09:17:53 PM 524 Views
Also a fair point. *NM* - 20/01/2011 09:56:46 PM 205 Views
You're joking....right? - 20/01/2011 09:58:58 PM 525 Views
No. - 20/01/2011 10:57:32 PM 583 Views
Ha, those points about reality tv are spot on. - 20/01/2011 11:18:27 PM 573 Views
That's not fair. - 21/01/2011 08:30:35 PM 542 Views
Who watches this stuff, anyway? *NM* - 24/01/2011 04:01:08 PM 193 Views

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