The image chosen by the author of a certain hub is adult content.

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  1. Pamela Kinnaird W profile image84
    Pamela Kinnaird Wposted 13 years ago

    So why is it on here?  I'm referring to the image associated with the hub titled, "Vitamins for Male Menopause."  I haven't read the article.  I'm not commenting on the author's writing ability. I do think the photograph chosen to market the hub here on Hubpages is a poor choice.  I first saw this photo come across my laptop about a month ago when I signed in.  I have seen it numerous times since.

    I don't want to refer anyone to Hubpages if it looks like there is adult content on here.

    This image is of a woman lying on top of a man. Both look naked.  How is that not adult content?

    Any comments are welcome and I especially hope to hear from the Hubpages personnel.

    1. relache profile image72
      relacheposted 13 years ago

      The HubPages admin team needs you to alert them by using the "flag this hub" feature found at the top of every Hub (right under the title) if you see something questionable.  Posting in the forum is inappropriate.

      1. Pamela Kinnaird W profile image84
        Pamela Kinnaird Wposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        I didn't realize it was inappropriate to post the question here.   It's funny, isn't it, how wide a spectrum is on different people's idea of inappropriate?  Ironic.

        So, sure if Hubpages thinks that's not inappropriate -- and they must or they would have notified the author -- then fine.  I'm not comfortable with it, but live let and let live.

        1. relache profile image72
          relacheposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          The admin team does not review all Hubs.  They rely on community feedback to fine-tune the process.  So to presume that they've seen it is mistaken.

        2. Marisa Wright profile image87
          Marisa Wrightposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Pamela, as Relache said, HubPages doesn't check every single Hub when it's published.  It would be physically impossible, they'd need a lot more staff than they do!

          Their moderators do spot check, but they also rely on us to flag anything we think is a problem.  So that's what you should have done in this instance.

          Posting about it here instead is inappropriate because you've just given this Hubber a bit of free publicity - look how many people have gone to check out the picture! - and if he really was breaking the rules, that's the last thing he deserves.

    2. sunforged profile image71
      sunforgedposted 13 years ago

      that would be a very strict interpretation of "adult content" !

      the photo is tasteful and relevant

      1. Pamela Kinnaird W profile image84
        Pamela Kinnaird Wposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Let me guess.  Are you a man?

        1. psycheskinner profile image83
          psycheskinnerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          I think the photo is totally fine, and I am certainly not a man.

    3. Polly C profile image90
      Polly Cposted 13 years ago

      No, I don't think this image would be classed as adult content.  Scenes like this are shown on TV before 7.30 in the evening, way before the watershed. It doesn't really show anything and is relevant to the hub as the text explains that the male menopause can cause problems in a physical relationship. I think it's fine smile

    4. bgamall profile image68
      bgamallposted 13 years ago

      Not male content at all.

      1. bgamall profile image68
        bgamallposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Lol, I meant "not adult content" Not much male content either. smile Just kidding. .

    5. st lucia for sale profile image61
      st lucia for saleposted 13 years ago

      I wouldn't regard it as adult content. Yes an adult may draw the conclusion that they're naked, sexual partners, but to more innocent eyes they're just two people in bed, like they see all the time. I definitely wouldn't regard it as adult content. Nudity isn't nudity if you can't see it!

    6. Lily Rose profile image85
      Lily Roseposted 13 years ago

      I see nothing wrong with the picture; it's not distasteful, at least not to me...

    7. rebekahELLE profile image84
      rebekahELLEposted 13 years ago

      I really don't see anything wrong with this photo. it's tasteful and appropriate for the article. I've seen photos which I thought were far more 'adult' than this one.

    8. torimari profile image68
      torimariposted 13 years ago

      Can't see I agree with the OP either. Pictures are relevant and tasteful.

    9. habee profile image93
      habeeposted 13 years ago

      I didn't find it offensive, but I'm not easily offended. lol

    10. Randy Godwin profile image60
      Randy Godwinposted 13 years ago

      I didn't go look!  Too sensitive!

      1. habee profile image93
        habeeposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        Right - about as sensitive as a brick wall!

        1. Randy Godwin profile image60
          Randy Godwinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Name calling!   I'm tellin'!

    11. BanjDog profile image61
      BanjDogposted 13 years ago

      Have to agree, this is not adult content, there are more explicit scenes on TV during the day and early evening.

    12. habee profile image93
      habeeposted 13 years ago

      I didn't say you WERE a brick wall - I said you were LIKE a brick wall! BTW, the kitten died. I have to go to the animal shelter in the a.m. to get a replacement.

      1. Randy Godwin profile image60
        Randy Godwinposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        I guess this means a new contest recipe for Chinese food, huh?

    13. Shadesbreath profile image77
      Shadesbreathposted 13 years ago

      That picture is not even remotely "adult content."  Queen Victoria wants her spectacles back.

      1. SunSeven profile image62
        SunSevenposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        I guess its similar to a case of overzealousness of a dutiful policeman/woman.

        No offence meant. smile

        Best Regards

    14. Stan Fletcher profile image60
      Stan Fletcherposted 13 years ago

      I've seen more graphic images in toothpaste commercials.  And I've seen unflagged images on hubpages that would put this one to shame.  just check out Shadesbreath's Coors Light girls for example.  I've already alerted the authorities about Mr. Breath.

     
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