I got my first deviation censored! I knew it was only a matter of time before it happened, I've actually read up on some of D.A.'s policies, and I knew that that I was over the line with that one. I got this generic notification from the powers that be, saying that it might have contained some horrible, hateful, hurtful, racist, anti-semic content or it might have just been some naked chick having a wank on a slip-n-slide. I've never understood why you can show so much violence and swearing and killing, but no sexuality. Personally, I think sexuality is something our society should embrace, not shun, but I don't make the rules. It's a fair cop.

I think it's strange how censorship works, like, what determines where you draw the line? I've had a look at some of D.A.'s guidelines on what constitutes pornography, and don't get me wrong, I think it's good that they've got these guidelines in place, most governing bodies don't like to get into details the way D.A. does.

In case you're curious, here's a copy-and-paste directly from D.A.'s FAQ on what specifically is and isn't allowed:
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Masturbation (actual or implied).
Hands should not come into contact with genitalia in a manner which strongly suggests fondling or masturbation. Hands also should not be extended beneath clothing (such as pants or underwear) in a sexually suggestive manner.

Sexual positions.
Subjects should not be positioned in a manner to suggest sexual penetration, genital to genital contact, genital to anal contact, oral to genital contact , oral to breast contact or oral to anal contact.

Sexual body fluids (actual or simulated).
There should be no depiction of semen or vaginal lubricants. In some cases we will also remove images depicting breast milk or menstrual blood.

Erections.
Male subjects should not be depicted with an erection.

Vaginal Spreading
Female subjects should not be depicted with their vagina 'spread' or opened in any fashion or by any means.

Adult oriented (sexual) toys.
"Adult toys" consisting of dildos, strap-ons and vibrators are not allowed at all. Whips, chain, and bondage materials can be used providing they violate no other guideline. Objects of any kind should not be shown entering the vaginal or anal area either directly or indirectly nor should they be shown readied for such penetration.

Sadism and/or Masochism.
Self-mutilation and real-life harming is typically not allowed. Simulated wounding using makeup and other special effects can be allowed. Needlework, piercings, suspension and knife play may be allowed on a case-by-case basis. It is a very grey area and no absolutes will be given in regards to these fetishes.

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Anyhow, I've since set up my own gallery on my own webspace with my own rules (ie: NO RULES) on what I can and can't post, and the artwork in question can be found in the sculpture gallery there [link]