Facebook removed the cover of Nirvana's Nevermind album, saying it violated the social networking site's terms of use, then changed its mind.
It was reported yesterday that Facebook had removed the cover art for the grunge band's classic 1991 album, because of the naked baby - whose dangling penis is clearly visible - on the cover.
The artwork was removed from the site Nirvana and Nevermind pages shortly after the image was posted to commemorate the record's 20th anniversary and to market some deluxe reissues.
A notice explained, "Facebook does not allow photos that attack an individual or group, or that contain nudity, drug use, violence or other violations of the Terms of Use."
But it seems the picture has been reinstated - found via The Guardian. It's not clear whether this is a clerical error, a response to angry fans or what.
Interesting. I actually would have preferred it if Facebook had stuck to its guns. This picture itself might be innocuous, but rules are rules and they shouldn't be broken under pressure. I don't think people should be allowed to post pictures of naked children on Facebook, for obvious reasons. I think the no naked children rule is a good rule.
Meanwhile, the photographer who snapped the picture said recentyl that he wants to reshoot the scene with the same kid, Spencer Elden, now that the kid is all grown up.
Kirk Weddle says, “Now that Spencer’s old enough, I’d like to shoot him swimming nude again.”
