Any gay related sites have been blocked from McDonald's locations in Wellington, New Zealand. Some sites that have been blocked include The Agender site for transgender folks, and Rainbow Youth advice site. Really? Shouldn't these sites be more acceptable considering the recent rash of gay teen suicides? McDonald's reps are saying the sites have been blocked because they are a family fast food restaurant, and content of the Internet must be suitable for children. WTF. They compare blocking the gay sites to blocking tobacco ads, gambling and adult mature content websites. Customers are complaining and hopefully that means they will relook at this policy and do the right thing.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
McDonalds New Zealand Blocks Gay Content
Any gay related sites have been blocked from McDonald's locations in Wellington, New Zealand. Some sites that have been blocked include The Agender site for transgender folks, and Rainbow Youth advice site. Really? Shouldn't these sites be more acceptable considering the recent rash of gay teen suicides? McDonald's reps are saying the sites have been blocked because they are a family fast food restaurant, and content of the Internet must be suitable for children. WTF. They compare blocking the gay sites to blocking tobacco ads, gambling and adult mature content websites. Customers are complaining and hopefully that means they will relook at this policy and do the right thing.
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