[jpxxx]

No, it's not offensive at all. But software can cast a net across seven billion people and there are plenty who would be upset at the idea of even the slightest innuendo. It's irrational, it's not fun, and it's kind of a sad commentary on humanity, but these are the rules of the game.

[ralfn]

The rules themselves can also be offensive. I know Apple blocked the free streaming app of the public tv here in holland originally.

The government was pissed, and considering legislation because the fact the app was not allowed was considered to be offensive. The app is allowed now, as an 18+ app.

And honestly, thats what we should do. Sue, legislate and full out war of the whole concept of these kind of policies. Stores playing culture police sounds like part of a dysotopian nightmare.

And the rules are so so so American. Sex is bad. Violence is good. Lying about products is allowed, but oh dear if kids get to see a niple.

The weird thing is, i doubt Apple realizes just how offensive their guidelines are themselves. Ah well, thell have their day in court.

[Tloewald]

Apple manages to struggle along with equally "offensive" jokes in Siri.

[ars]

> No, it's not offensive at all....and it's kind of a sad commentary on humanity,

So what you are saying is that if it's not offensive to you then clearly everyone else is wrong?