This policy is too vague. Technically, anything that shows a nipple could be banned. This isn't just material previously listed in Adults Only.
From the new policy:
"eBay defines nudity as showing any part of male or female genitalia, anus, or female breasts where the areola or nipple is visible. The following are also considered nudity:
- Modeled clothing that is see-through or very tight and shows human genitalia, the anus, or the nipple/areola of female breasts
- Male erections, even if the model is clothed
- People engaged in sexual contact or activity"
"Sexually oriented materials, including items containing nudity and displays of sexual activitys, are not allowed. This includes the following:
- Adult films and video games with a rating of X, XXX, R18, or unrated for an adults-only audience"
So technically, any R-Rate movie is intended for adults only. So what about an Unrated Director's cut of an R-Rate movie?
Let's take the movie Showgirls for example. It shows breasts and nipples. It shows scenes of simulated sex. It has an unrated cut.
Per the published policy on E-Bay, is the unrated cut of Showgirls now banned from being sold on E-Bay? Or what about a film like Boogie Nights. Imported version of Boogie Nights are rated R18. It shows breasts and scenes of simulated sex. Is it now banned from E-Bay.
And how are these two films any different than other movies like Sex Hex, The House On Hooter Hill, etc. Sure, they are B-movies that feature female nudity and scenes of simulated sex (and they are generally unrated). But they also generally have a story or plot.
Who is on the censorship board at E-Bay that is going to say it is okay to sell an unrated copy of Showgirls, but not okay to sell an unrated copy of Blondes from Beyond?
This is some straight up Nazi Book Burning censorship out of E-Bay! It's total **bleep**!
