Article from The Guardian

[dalekboy]

The notional paedophile now dictates what we can look at

Whatever the artistic import, images of naked children are now viewed by society exclusively through a sexual filter

I am reminded once more of episode of Reboot that celebrates Enzo's birthday. The censors insisted on the removal of a shot where Dot, his older sister, kisses him on the forehead. Their reason - it was an obvious sign of an incestuous relationship.

These attitudes and decisions say more about the people making them than anything else.

Comments

[strangedave.livejournal.com]

I'm sort of fascinated and horrified by the gordian knot society has tied around itself with child sexuality. The demonisation of the paedophile, but at the same time the sexualisation of children in so many other ways, etc.

There have been legal issues in Australia essentially seeking to prevent public photography of children, not just in casual play but in public events (sporting events, for example) essentially out of fear of the notional paedophile. Its very likely these days that if you wander round with a camera taking pictures of the public, you'll eventually by approached by the police.

[dalekboy.livejournal.com]

They want to stop people taking photos of children, but they won't ban stores from selling g-strings and padded bras to 8 year olds.