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As a new entrant in this space, I don’t see an issue with Apple being cautious and sticking to non-controversial content. But there are several ways to tastefu
by newscracker 8y ago
As a new entrant in this space, I don’t see an issue with Apple being cautious and sticking to non-controversial content.
But there are several ways to tastefully include sex and nudity to add to the artistic value of the work without compromising its brand. The same goes with violence, drugs, politics, etc. The English speaking world may be fine with this. But this decision could possibly end up being an impediment to getting more creators and in turn making more money if Apple wants to get into local content beyond English and beyond that world.
Different people in cultures may have slightly different views on the well known characterization of porn as “I know it when I see it” (by Alan Novak/Justice Potter Stewart), but what matters more is whether the content fits the context (or sets the context) and is useful to carry the story along. Even people who are more conservative in their views of sex and nudity can distinctly evaluate/classify pornographic movies from non-pornographic movies.
- ummonk 8y agoAlternatively, Apple could succeed in places that tend to be less enthusiastic risqué content than even the US (e.g. China is one of Apple's biggest markets).