Because of the power it wields, the breast has a unique responsibility and obligation toward its most loyal onlooker.
Who can blame the staff of Facebook for removing any photo of a breastfeeding breast wherein the least bit of nipple and/or areola shows? After all, it’s right there in the U.S. Constitution: neither nipple nor involuntary areola, except as a product of pornography whereof the party shall have been duly aroused, shall exist within view of the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.…
Article comments
26 - Ruvy
Diana,
Just sign up an account on Facebook and create a group "One Million People Want to see
Tits and BoobsMothers Breastfeeding Their Children on Facebook!"27 - Teri Centner
I joined a Facebook group with a name similar to that. Not sure how many members we have so far though.
28 - Robert M. Barga
If you crossed out the other part (so it was tits and boobs not crossed, mothers breastfeeding crossed) it would be popular
29 - Kate Harding
I am a mother, Facebook user, and former breastfeeder. I can say that I honestly prefer not to see other women breastfeeding and I don't mind particularly that Facebook took down the picture.
HOWEVER...Diana, I just had to say that this piece is exceptionally well written. Kudos!
30 - Joanne Huspek
Gee, I don't know. I've seen much worse on Facebook. So why not outlaw girls gone wild who post their party pictures? Why doesn't someone keep a rolling patrol on those underage drinkers who blatantly post drinking shots?
31 - Robert M. Barga
I agree with facebook, no breastfeeding.
32 - Sherry Loucks
The watchdog of public obscenity, is there any lower form of life? Who cares about a little FUCKING NIPPLE??
33 - Carrie
if it's all about the nipple then Facebook is F***ing insane. If you actually LOOK at a mother breastfeeding, you can barely see anything. The baby's head covers it up! Not to mention the clothing she's wearing. And guess what guys? The nipple is in the baby's MOUTH!! Gasp! So where is this "oh so inappropriate nipple for view in the pictures??"
Facebook's policy is stupid. I bet the formula companies are paying them off. Don't show the natural way to feed a baby, only show babies eating from bottles.
34 - Dr. Paul Rapoport
Nothing in these comments that we haven't heard before x 1,000. The article is wonderful, spot on. Meanwhile, Facebook's thoughtlessly banned photos (with comments) are collected at the tera.ca site.
35 - Momma of 6
When has our society fallen to the point that something that is non-sexual is so threatening. I guess that is the key right. I am a proud mother of 6 who is still nursing her 25 month old toddler and I have nursed my kids for over 100 months combined.
I think that breastfeeding is natural and if they are going to take pics of women breastfeeding then all animals who are nursing young should not be posted as well. I mean there might be people out there who find that erotic.
I really enjoyed your article. Well written thank you. I linked it on my facebook page.
36 - Patti B
According to Facebook it is all about the showing of nipples. So I agree that if pictures showing nipples are banned, then all nipple pictures should be banned, man woman and child.
Breasts are breasts are breasts. It is how one sees them that determines their appropriatness in the public areana. If you are very prudish about anything that is of the human body then yes breasts will make you squirm if you are in public or private. But really if you concider them an non -issue then what's the problem? and really breastfeeding is about a baby getting some milk nothing more nothing less. And not looking really is an otion, but feel free to stare at your waitress' clevage all you want.
To those who think breastfeeding is sexual, step out of the box and realize we are beginning to embrace this concept of normal infant feeding and the whole purpose as to why a woman's breast is different that a man's.
I DO agree that Facebook has a right to determine what content is one their site. If their ignorance as a product of the North American Society's phobia about women's nipples comes out, well that is their right.
So....If you want to post a breastfeeding picture on Facebook then be prepared to set your profile security so that no one but your friends and family can see them. Simple as that. It's a choice you are making, and yes Facebook does have a right to censor, you are posting on thier dime.
If the persons that are offended are the ones cruising facebook and accidentally seeing your picture and repoting you, there is a way to prevent this.
I believe it really is all about discretion on everyone's part..
37 - Jordan Richardson
Breasts are breasts are breasts.
Mine don't give milk. Also, some are nicer than others.
feel free to stare at your waitress' clevage all you want.
Done.
38 - Riss
I am a breastfeeding mum. I bf in public without covering. My daughter hates having a blanket over head while eating, wouldnt you. I bf in public to make it viewed as a normal part of life. In Africa you will see a mom bfing her toddler without a cover, while talking to a political leader. And he wont think anything of it because that is how babies are fed. beautifully written, kudos!