X Officially Allows Distribution of ‘Adult Content’ as ‘Artistic Expression’
In May 2024, the social media platform updated its policies surrounding “adult content—any consensually produced and distributed material depicting adult nudity or sexual behavior that is pornographic or intended to cause sexual arousal.” The definition also includes AI-generated content.
“We believe that users should be able to create, distribute, and consume material related to sexual themes as long as it is consensually produced and distributed. Sexual expression, visual or written, can be a legitimate form of artistic expression,” X’s policies state.
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The new policies require users to mark their own “adult content” appropriately. Those under the age of 18 or who haven’t entered a birthdate on their profile cannot access labeled content.
X continues to ban “content promoting exploitation, nonconsent, objectification, sexualization or harm to minors, and obscene behaviors.”
SBC President Bart Barber Plans to Leave X Due to ‘Recent Pornography Announcement’
In light of the “recent pornography announcement,” Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Bart Barber is also planning to leave the social media platform. X. He shared of his departure days before the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Barber announced, “I’m staying on X through the end of the SBC Annual Meeting, but with the recent pornography announcement, as well as with the need for a more quiet life for me for at least a while, I’ll be stepping back from this platform, starting June 12.”
The denominational president from Farmersville, Texas, has nearly 30,000 followers on X. Some followers offered encouragement and understanding, affirming the leader’s decision.
“Completely understand! Thanks for your service to the Lord, local church, and SBC!” offered Matt.
His followers are looking for the next platform where they can interact with the pastor and SBC president. “Where can we find you after that, Bart? Where?!?” asked Rich.
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