Many of you already know that one of my favorites Library Vixen’s blog has been shut down last week by Blogger. When I noticed that Library Vixen’s blog was under the review by Blogger, I was quite suprised by it. I believe she had the adult content warning to her blog, therefore, the readers who proceeded to read her blog should have known about the content of her blog.

True, her blog was very raw and passionate. I really loved the way she presented her life through her sexuality. It was honest. But even when she warned the readers about the content of her blog, there were people who chose to haunt her down – it’s very disappointing. I have added the content warning since last week because of it. I’m not sure just how far is too far to tell our stories to the world—for you to read.

I’ve always thought Blogger’s “adult content” click-through warning was a little bit of an annoying shit.  And going further down this path, their terms of service is vague.  Here’s the thing: most blogging platforms are like this.

Admittedly, any service is going to be held liable for the content, even though this is an entirely unfair concept.  It’s akin to blaming the ISP, webhost, and browser for a pornography-related website.  Would you sue the television channel for airing an explicit show— wait, that’s already been done.  So how far is too far?  Perhaps we are already there.  And I’m sorry to be so harsh about this one example, but applying self-censorship or an obtrusive warning is pretty much agreeing and kowtowing.

Listen, it’s the Internet.  With anything else, the answer is this: if you don’t like it, leave.  Close the browser.  Go elsewhere.  There is always a choice.

The only way to have true control over your writing is to pony up the money and effort to host your own blog, website, or whatever.  Don’t play under someone else’s rules, don’t give away the ownership to your own work.  Simple as that.

Oh, and Library Vixen’s new blog is here.  Good work, enjoy the freedom.