Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Is the Google Curtain Falling on UCTMW?

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In the midst of a busy work day yesterday, Slave got an ominous email from our “host” here at UCTMW:

In the coming weeks, we'll no longer allow blogs that contain sexually explicit or graphic nude images or video. We'll still allow nudity presented in artistic, educational, documentary, or scientific contexts, or where there are other substantial benefits to the public from not taking action on the content.

The new policy will go into effect on the 23rd of March 2015. After this policy goes into effect, Google will restrict access to any blog identified as being in violation of our revised policy. No content will be deleted, but only blog authors and those with whom they have expressly shared the blog will be able to see the content we've made private.

I guess I should not be too surprised that a gigantic corporate entity that has provided cyber-space to us gratis for all these years has suddenly woken up to the idea that there’s nothing in it for them in providing a free home for the semi-explicit ramblings of the likes of me.  But what was confusing to me is whether UCTMW really does face the google axe.

Is this place really a home for “sexually explicit or graphic nude images ”?

There are the occasional images of Mistress’s lush and seductive curves and soft, oh so touchable skin. Those very soft core types of  images are part of what UCTMW has been over these last nearly 7 years of  postings.  We’ve gone through 1547 posts, and more than 1,400,000 page views here. And, at least as far as I can tell, Western civilization has not crumbled any more expeditiously than before we arrived here in our little corner of the internet.

I'd like to think that we fall into the category of "artistic" presentation of nudity. And couldn't it be said that the presentation of a near retirement age guy getting as much action as I do provides the sort of inspiration that is a "substantial benefit to the public?"  But how do I find the faceless drone at google who decides whether or not to pull our plug, so I can explain that "benefit". Google probably already has launched an algorhythmn to handle that task. It knows it when it scans it!

I suppose it's possible for us to re-launch at another host – some of you transitioned to Wordpress some time ago. We do have a UCTMW site over at Instagram where we’ve posted images from this blog and shared others. They don’t seem to have a problem with racy photos, let alone Mistress’s lush and tempting curves.

 I really do need some advice here. I would love to avoid the hassle of starting over in some new “home”. Slave is too old to be a refugee, carting my laptop and all the belongings I can carry over some cyber world version of an  icy mountain pass, like Julie Andrews and those annoying brats  in the Sound of Music.

Here’s what I want to know:

-       what exactly constitutes “sexually explicit or graphic nude images”? Does it include a tastefully depicted image of Mistress’s rump, as long as here clean shaven folds are not tossed in for good measure? What about a nipple or two? And when I posted those lovely photos of Mistress modeling her V-Day undies…. Did that cross the line?

-       We’ve always foregone images of actual sexual coupling here. And lord knows I have not shown any photos of Slave’s “work-a-day” cock. (Except a couple of times when shielded by its cage). So what constitutes a “ sexually explicit  or graphic nude image”?

-       If Slave wakes up on March 23 – the day when google's new policy goes into effect – and discovers UCTMW is shut off except for special invitees, is it too late to promote some alternative venue?

-       Is there a way to move existing content from this blog to a new host? Or will the world forever be deprived of all this valuable “content” once the google curtain falls?

Please share any thoughts or ideas !!!!!

13 comments:

  1. Firstly, I would hate to have my regular fix of your blog, it's both amusing and inspirational and does help me believe my mistress wife and I are not the only people with our views in this crazy world.

    I'm not sure I would regard any images that you have posted as 'explicit', but the perception of that may well be tainted by the Google censors by the surrounding non-vanilla sexual content. To be blunt discussions of alternative sexuality, cuckolding and female led relationships are likely to make a more conservative viewer run screaming for their religious book of choice and start plans for furious retribution.

    In summary then, I would look to move elsewhere - if only as a contingency plan.

    All the best

    Deni xxx

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    1. good idea, Deni. I may build an alternative site over at wordpress just in case. I it's sort of like duel citizenship.

      Mick

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  2. I think a large number of us are questioning what impact this will have. It would be nice to have some certainty around this well before the 23 Mar. Hopefully there are some cluey people here that can provide some direction.

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  3. This is the issue with free services and larger corps. I am sure they are getting a lot of pressure from the new UK law along with several other places around the world. I was very saddened to hear they took this step. First they asked that adult blogs be marked as adult only and now once they are known they are removing them.

    “I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.”
    ― James Madison

    This article covers how to export the blog:
    https://support.google.com/blogger/answer/97416?hl=en

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  4. Honestly Mick, while we don't post pictures that are explicate in nature, but it's worrisome that the written word might be next. That the way we choose to live might come under fire and be deemed not appropriate.

    Like you, we have many followers of our blog and just as many page views so the thought of starting over seems daunting.

    Please keep us posted on what you decide.

    Hugs,
    mouse

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    1. will do Mouse. Bloggers on the lam we may all become.

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  5. i'm not sure what i'm going to do yet. i do think my own blog falls into a grey area and doesn't feature the type of content google is targeting. The whole thing is a shame .

    i know i'm going to miss Mistress' tights here along with those curves, especially when they're featured with luxurious lingerie :) It's far more interesting with some prose than on tumblr!

    sissy terri

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    1. I am hoping that shots with tights and lingerie will make the cut, but who knows. a little clarity would sure be helpful, terri.

      Sounds like you've been working on your golf game, if only to avoid cage time!

      Mick

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  6. I don't think you are explicit. (Mouse certainly isn't).

    James Madison gave you the info on how to export this content to another blog.

    I do think if they take your blog away on March 23, it will be too late to promote another blog on this one, so you could ask one of the other bloggers who is less likely to be impacted to promote you as a contingency.

    And if you just want to invite a bunch of your special friends to read your closed blog... we could do that too.

    AND I also think that if they really close your blog on March 23, you will still be able to access and export your blog then.

    You'll let us know what you decide to do?

    Fury

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    1. Just a little tiny FYI, Mick and fury, mouse did move her other (seldom read) blog that is super small over to wordpress, as a way to kinda try it out. Once she figured out the import parts and got her theme settled (that alone took a couple hours), it's ok. For mouse right now, it's not a big deal because the other blog isn't one that she posts in a lot anyway.

      We haven't decided if we're moving the main blog over there. we are for now taking a wait and see approach -- but at least we know that it can be done. If your blog suddenly does go private, mouse will be happy to advertise your new home on her blog. So, will keep an eye out for updates.

      Hugs,
      mouse

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  7. This "censorship" by Google is very tiresome and makes me think they are acting like Big Brother in the book "1984".
    Maybe they are trying to get people to pay for self-hosting and charge for using blogger on the site.
    I have used Wordpress for over three years now. They do not seem to have the same restrictive attitude. It is easy to use (and we are both of a similar age) and you do not get the adult content warning when opening the blog.

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  8. I too, moved over to Wordpress a few years ago, when I found that, in many ways, Google was pissing me off. My concern is that Wordpress may eventually follow Google's lead. Then where the hell would we go... Tumblr, I guess.

    Oh yeah... that's right, I already spend four hours a day there....

    Harry

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  9. Try removing the adult content flag and maybe you will fly under their radar screen. Also a new site called fetbloggers.com is being set up.

    FD

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