As you already know, my family is a hoot when it comes to embracing technology. My mom recently learned how to make smiley faces in IM, and my dad, well, my dad is still trying to wrap his head around tech terminology. Gotta love the holidays, when anything and everything is free game.
The other night, my dad wanted me to access his inbox on the Internet so he could check his email. And this is how he proceeded to ask me:
Bring up the big thing with all of the stuff in it.
And just like that, I knew exactly what he was talking about. Hilarious!
You don't just have to worry about posting pictures that could get you fired on Facebook, but you also have to worry about violating their terms against posting obscene photos — which apparently includes those of breastfeeding mothers.
That's the situation Facebook member Heather Farley found herself in when Facebook took down photos of her breastfeeding her new baby. Their big beef? The areola was visible.
Facebook's spokesman claims that the site doesn't find the pictures obscene, but they're just trying to keep everyone safe: "The company insists it is not about obscenity, but more about safety. The policies are to ensure the site remains safe, secure and trusted by its users, who also include teenagers."
Oh, I see. Because areolas endanger teens. Wait, what? See, I think it's up to Facebook about what they want to do with their site, but I wish they would have clarified their reasoning more clearly. Also, since the users profile photos are meant for the friends they added, why would Facebook even care?
To hear what Farley and others are doing to fight back against Facebook, read more
For those of you who missed me going on and on about how wonderful the light-up Multipot is, here's your second installment.
The Multipot is back and it's not only cheaper, but it now comes in stylin' colors like black, white, chrome, amber, glossy red, and gold. What the heck can this "pot" do you ask? Well this pot is a place for you to keep your smaller gadgets and accessories in one spot. Its LED light not only keeps the top tray lit (with a lifetime of 60,000 hours), but you can keep your gadgets charged in one of its five included power sockets. Very modern and chic yet fabulously functional as well!
Prices start at $194.
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