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X Updates Content Policy to Allow Consensual Adult Content
X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has officially updated its content policy to permit adult material, provided it is consensually produced and clearly labeled.
This move comes after the platform had previously explored supporting adult content within its NSFW communities.
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According to X’s content policies page, the company believes that sexual expression can be a legitimate form of artistic expression, and users should be able to create and share content related to sexual themes as long as it is consensually produced and distributed.
The updated policy balances this freedom by restricting access to adult content for minors and adult users who choose not to see it.
X also prohibits content that directly threatens or promotes violence, as well as excessively gory or sexually violent content.
The platform allows users to label their posts as containing sensitive media, which restricts access to these posts for users under 18 or those who have not provided their birth dates on their profiles.
X’s decision to permit graphic content is aimed at enabling users to engage in discussions about current events, incorporating relevant images and videos.
This move marks a significant change in the platform’s approach to adult content, which was previously tolerated but not explicitly allowed.
The updated policy is expected to have a significant impact on the platform’s NSFW communities and the type of content that is shared on the site.
