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Access CBD

accesscbd.uk

June 2020: The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the supplied url linked to an in-development website for an online retailer that was, at the time of the adjudication, not open for business. At the time the adjudication took place, the website linked to a home page asking users to sign up for a notification of when the site officially launches. There were also tabs linking to a CBD Shop and Wholesale section, but neither contained any information. However, the website did make clear that all of its products will be marketed as nutritional supplements, and not as medicine, when the shop officially launches.

We did not find any material that we would classify 18.

Aetherius

aetherius.org

November 2019, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it provided information on The Aetherius Society, an organisation concerned with promoting wellbeing and providing information according to its beliefs in regard to extraterrestrial life. The website provided a history of the society and its founder, George King, along with information about various aspects of spiritual healing. While it's possible that some people may disagree with some of the views expressed on the website, such as the claim that Jesus and Buddha (among others) were extraterrestrial beings, the information is provided in a non-confrontational manner and does not attack any group on the basis of race, religion, gender, disability or sexual orientation.

As such, we found no material on the site which we would consider suitable for adults only.

Airgun Spares

airgunspares.com

June 2020: The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the site is an online retailer of a range of outdoor goods, including weapons such as air-guns, firearms, and knives, all of which are intended for use within a sporting and outdoor activity context. The website contains a description of each product for sale which briefly summarises the benefits of the products.

Based on the content of the site itself, we found no material that we would restrict to those under the age of 18.

altservices

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altservices.co.uk

November 2017: The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a host site related to the sport of archery which included links toother sites, some of which advertise and retail legitimate archery supplies, includinglongbows (but not crossbows), arrows, sights and clothing. Longbows are not agerestricted in the UK (where junior archery is a legitimate and recognised sport) and do not require a licence.

As such, the BBFC would not classify any material on the site 18.

Anston Field Target Club Forum

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anstonbbs.co.uk

22 March 2018, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a forum for a registered air rifle and pistol sporting club which provided news items for its members and a means for them to communicate with each other and offer equipment for sale.

We found no content on the site that the BBFC would classify at 18 or refuse to classify.

archive.org

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archive.org

October 2019: The BBFC wrote:

The BBFC previously adjudicated on this site on occasion, most recently in October 2018. On each occasion we found that it was not suitable for children. When we viewed the site again on 8 October 2019, we noted that while the site contained material, including reference books and educational content, that would not require restriction to adults only, we also found stronger material on the site, including hardcore pornography, aggressive uses of very strong language and racist material.

As such, the BBFC upheld the existing adjudication that the site should be placed behind adult filters

November 2018. The BBFC wrote:

The BBFC provided a further adjudication when we viewed the website on 10 October 2018. As in September 2015, we determined that the site was a digital archive which hosted a range of media including video, books and articles. We found a range of pornography across the archive which featured explicit images of sexual activity, in both animated and non-animated contexts. The site also contained repeated uses of very strong language. Additionally, out of copyright film and video material which the BBFC has passed 18 was also present on the site.

As such, we concluded that we would continue to classify the site 18.

backpage

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uk.backpage.co.uk
www.backpage.com

Jan 2017. The BBFC wrote:

Adult services on offer included escorts, strippers, dominatrixes and adult entertainment venues, and there were employment opportunities for work in the adult industry. We noted that the dating section also contained a considerable focus on adult services. Many of the advertisements contained photos, some of which were pornographic in nature, in addition to sexual text.

As such, we did not consider the sites suitable for people under the age of 18.

BBCOHeadwear

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bbcoheadwear.com

November 2019. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the website was a retail site specialising in outdoor head wear and accessories.

We found no content which we would classify 18 or refuse to classify

Belezy

belezy.com

July 2020. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the site promotes a French naturist campsite holiday resort. The site features illustrative photographs of nude guests, including men, women, and children interacting with the resort's facilities. None of the nudity is sexualised and genital nudity is infrequent and discreetly shot throughout the website.

As such, we found no material that we would classify 18.

BNP

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bnp.org.uk

September 2018. The BBFC wrote:

The website belongs to a far-right group. We noted that the website features information on the group's policies, which included policy areas described as British Culture, Stropping All Immigration and Local People First. The website also included several news and current affairs blogs, as well as pages which encouraged supporters to donate to the group.

Among articles evidenced on the site, were several references to Muslim rape gangs and to Muslims colonising the UK. The articles made negative comments about Muslims, as evident in text such as Muslim Rape Gangs operate in every town and city in Britain with a sizeable Muslim community and Muslims have nothing of benefit in the way of culture or trade to bring. We also noted discriminatory attitudes directed towards Muslims in comments left by users of the site.

As a result, we did not consider the website to be suitable for people under the age of 18.

BritishCannabis

britishcannabis.org

February 2020. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it detailed the work of British Cannabis, as a producer, manufacturer and distributor of cannabis derived products. It contained sections relating to the laboratory testing and extraction of produce. It also contained a blog section which included updates on news in the area of CBD. The site made no overt references to any benefits arising from the consumption of CBD products, and included information specifically about the legal nature of its products in relation to UK and EU legislation.

Accordingly, we found no material that the BBFC would classify 18 or refuse to classify.

britishcondoms

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britishcondoms.co.uk

July 2018: The BBFC wrote:

The BBFC provided a further adjudication when we viewed a revised version of the website on 2 July 2018. '

As in May 2018, we noted that the site sold various products related to sexual health. The website also sold a range of products intended to enhance sexual pleasure, many of which featured strong sex references in text descriptions. However, on our sampling of the blog section of the website, articles providing adult sex education tips, and a blog section called Intimate Stories -- which comprised of a series of erotic posts that included language of a pornographic nature, references to BDSM and very strong language -- were no longer present.

As such we found no content on the site that the BBFC would classify at 18 or refuse to classify.

May 2018: The BBFC wrote:

We noted that this was predominantly a retail site focusing on the sale of sexual health products. However, the website also sold a range of products intended to enhance sexual pleasure, many of which featured strong sex references in text descriptions. On our sampling of a blog section of the site, we found featured articles and posts which provided adult sex education, offering advice and tips on a range of sexual practices which were described using strong sexual language. Furthermore, a section of the blog entitled Intimate Stories comprised of a series of erotic posts which included language of a pornographic nature, references to BDSM and very strong language.

As a result, we did not consider the website to be suitable for people under the age of 18.

Broadcast Centre

broadcastcentre.com

November 2019: The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the site related to broadcast events and conferences. The BBFC was only able to access a limited number of URLs.

Based on those urls which were available, the BBFC found no material that requires restriction to adults only.

Burlesque Baby

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burlesquebaby.com

14 March 2018. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a site offering various dance lessons, including burlesque, in class environments and at social gatherings such as hen parties. The site was clear that no nudity features in any of these classes and there were no nude images on the site. The site contained galleries featuring images of performers and students wearing lingerie or revealing costumes, and text included references to the sexy nature of the dances being taught, but this was in the generally playful tone of the site in relation to the services being offered.

Although the services offered were clearly indicated as being available only to adults, there was no material contained within the site that the BBFC would classify at 18 or refuse to classify.

burlesquechairdance.co.uk

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27 June 2018, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the website focused on the provision of burlesque chair dance lessons. The website placed an emphasis on the health and fitness benefits of the burlesque classes, as well as promoted additional benefits relating to body confidence and self-esteem. The site contained images of instructors, as well as photographs of class participants, dressed in lingerie and revealing burlesque costumes, but there was no nudity. The occasional sex references, including descriptions of the dances and performers as being sexy, created a generally playful tone which was unlikely to confound expectation.

There was no material contained within the site that the BBFC would classify at 18 or refuse to classify.

callofduty

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callofduty.com

November 2017. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a site related to the CALL OF DUTY series of videogames withcontent including news, trailers, examples of gameplay and forums. The trailers andgameplay feature strong violence and bloodshed, whilst the forums contain uses ofstrong and very strong language. However, after sampling the content,

we could find no material that we would necessarily classify at 18 under the BBFC classification framework.

CannaCBD

cannacbd.com

November 2019: The BBFC wrote:
We noted that it was a site selling various CBD products including oil, cream and vaping products. It also featured a blog of reports around the world highlighting topics such as CBD research and the technology of CBD extraction. The website did not claim any benefits to the consumption of CBD products beyond general references to wellbeing, and in fact included numerous text statements about not being able to make health claims regarding such CBD products.

As such we found no material that we would consider suitable for adults only.

Cannadonia

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cannadonia.co.uk

March 2018. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a site offering Cannabidiol (CBD) products for sale as a nutritional supplement. The site contained general information on CBD, as well as a Frequently Asked Questions section which emphasised that the CBD products advertised do not possess any psychoactive properties In addition, in relation to the MHRA's public statement on products containing CBD, Cannadonia was not marketing its products as a medicine, or claiming any medical benefits for them, but as a food supplement.

As such, we found no content which we would classify 18 or refuse to classify.

CBD Life Products

cbdlifeproducts.com

May 2020. The BBFC wrote:

We noted this is a website offering Cannabidiol (CBD) products for sale as a nutritional supplement. The site contained general information on CBD, as well as a Frequently Asked Questions section which emphasised that the CBD products advertised do not possess any psychoactive properties. In addition, in relation to the MHRA's public statement on products containing CBD, Cannadonia was not marketing its products as a medicine, or claiming any medical benefits for them, but as a food supplement.

Therefore, we found no content which we would classify 18 or refuse to classify.

CBDStar

cbdstar.co

January 2020: The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it sold various CBD products including e-liquid, oil and vape kits. It also featured an FAQ section discussing issues such as the legality of CBD products. The website did not claim any benefits to the consumption of CBD products beyond general references to wellbeing, and included information specifically about the legal nature of its products in relation to UK legislation.

Accordingly, we found no material on the site that required restriction to adults only.

chrisalyas

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chrisalyas.co.uk

November 2019. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the website advertised the services of a beauty salon, including microdermabrasion and acne treatments.

We found no content which we would classify 18 or refuse to classify.

Christogenea

christogenea.org

May 2020. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the site is a news and current affairs blog - with a focus on Christianity, race and identity - which features articles and forum discussions on a variety of subjects including 'White Nationalism', Jewish Ritual Murder and The Mein Kampf Project. We noted that there are repeated uses of discriminatory and racist language, both in the blog articles and in comments left on the forums, which are not condemned. The site also contains articles that make negative generalizations and accusations about particular groups of people, most notably Jews and Muslims, as well as Holocaust denial, which could be interpreted as having the potential to encourage discriminatory and harmful views.

As such, we did not consider the website to be suitable for people under the age of 18 and would classify the site at least 18.

Cloudflare-DNS

cloudflare-dns.com is a website offering an encrypted DNS service (DNS over HTTPS or DoH).This goes a long way towards preventing your ISP from snooping on or controlling which websites you browse.

A mobile network operator contacted the BBFC for advice about the suitability of the website for people under 18.

Note. The BBFC misspelt the address maybe to avoid leading you to a censor evading service.

January 2020: The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it advertised cloud-based hosting services. Based on the content available on the website, we found no material that was in breach of Part B of the Classification Framework.

As such, we did not find any material that we would restrict to adults only.

Cyber Ghost

cyberghost.com

October 2019: The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the site contained references to circumventing certain providers' geolocation restrictions, such as television and video content providers. There was also a section on relating to unblocking pornography online. T he BBFC found no material that was in breach of the Classification Framework. Although the BBFC is aware that VPNs can be used to enable illegal activity, the website did not contain any overt references to illegal activity, nor did it actively include instructions on how to use a VPN to commit an offence, or promote the use of the service in order to avoid detection when committing an offence.

As such, we found no material that the BBFC would classify 18 or refuse to classify.

Daiba

daiba.uk

May 2020: The BBFC wrote:

We noted that this is a website offering Cannabidiol (CBD) and other natural wellbeing products, including those which contain mushroom supplements, as well as organic beauty products. The site contains general information on CBD, as well as a Frequently Asked Questions section which stresses that the CBD based products available for purchase do not possess any psychoactive properties. The site is not marketing its products as a medicine or claiming any medicinal benefits for them, instead marketing the products as a food supplement.

As such, we found no material that we could classify 18.

Daniel Pipes

danielpipes.org

July 2020, the BBFC wrote:

We noted that the site is a current affairs blog, focussing on American and Middle Eastern politics and culture. While articles discuss topics such as religion, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, American politics, and Islam and terrorism, we did not find any evidence to suggest the site encourages hate speech, violence or discrimination.

As such, it does not contain material we would classify at least 18 and does not require adult filters.

Dirty Movies

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dmovies.org

January 2018. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a site dedicated to coverage of innovative and challenging cinema which contained articles and film reviews. Following changes made to the site as a consequence of a previous adjudication on 19 September 2017, the BBFC viewed the site again for confirmation that changes to the most problematic material had been made.

We found no material which we would classify at 18

September 2017 The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a site dedicated to coverage of innovative and challenging cinema from around the world, and contained articles and film reviews from various contributors that take a serious, informed, but sometimes irreverent, approach to their subject. There were also trailers for various film titles embedded in the site. A sampling of the site's content revealed uses of strong language, as well as examples of visual and verbal sex references, nudity and violence, although these would not necessarily be classified at the adult category. However, there was also content (for example, in trailers) that the BBFC would not pass below 18.

On the basis of that sampling we were satisfied that the website contained material we would classify 18.

Duas Revival

duasrevival.com

May 2020. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the website is an Islamic prayer site containing suggested prayers for use in a variety of situations. The prayers include verses from the Qur'an and excerpts from Hadith.

We found no material that requires restriction to adults only.

Durex

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durex.co.uk

January 2019, the BBFC wrote:

We noted that the website retailed a range of sexual health products, as well as products which aid sexual stimulation, including lubricants and sex toys. The website also featured a range of articles which provided sex and relationship advice, including those which focused on sexual health. A proportion of the articles available on the website offered couples tips and advice on ways in which to improve their sex life, making reference to sexual positions, oral sex and sex toys. Although the text included strong sex references, we found no evidence of any very strong sex references.

As such, we do not recommend that the website be restricted to adults only.

8ch

8ch.net

March 2019, the BBFC wrote:

We noted that the website was an online forum. We found pornographic images occurring in both animated and non-animated contexts across the website. We also found frequent use of racist language, as well as racist threads such as We hate n*ggers and White Cucks Raise Over 6 million for Dead Mudslimes [sic], both of which have the potential to encourage and reinforce discriminatory and other harmful views. There was also frequent use of very strong language.

As such, we found material which we would classify at least 18 or R18.

Erowid

erowid.org

February 2020. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a site providing information about various psychoactive drugs and plants. There was detailed information related to experiences while using such substances, some of which were negative and some positive. While the website noted that it did not advocate illegal activity, it did feature extensive detail on drugs, relating in some cases to proposed doses and preparation along with strong accompanying sex references.

As such, the BBFC did not consider the site suitable for people under the age of 18.

Express VPN

expressvpn.com

December 2019, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a paid-for VPN site. We found no material that breached the Classification Framework. The website contained no overt references to illegal activity, nor did it actively include instructions on how to use a VPN to commit an offence, or promote the use of the service in order to avoid detection when committing an offence.

As such, we found no material that the BBFC would classify 18 or refuse to classify.

fdesouche

fdesouche.com

November 2019: The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a French website collecting numerous news stories from around the world with particular focus on current affairs in France. There were sections covering areas such as news, policy, global events and sport, and links to the site's Facebook and Twitter pages. While this news website paid particular attention to issues such as immigration, and did so in a manner that may cause disagreement or debate over the nature of its presentation, it did not present information in a manner that comprised direct hate speech.

Accordingly, the BBFC did not consider it to require restriction to adults only.

FlirtyNotDirty.co.uk

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FlirtyNotDirty.co.uk

April 2018. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a site offering dance lessons in a range of styles, including burlesque, for participation in class environments and at social gatherings such as hen parties. The site contained images of performers in lingerie and/or revealing costumes, but there was no nudity. The text on the site included innuendo and references to the sexy nature of the dances being taught, but these were all used to create a playful tone.

Consequently, we could find no material contained within the site that the BBFC would classify at 18 or refuse to classify

4chan

4chan.org

March 2019. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the website is an online forum. We found pornographic images occurring in both animated and non-animated contexts across the website. There was also frequent uses of aggressive racist and very strong language evident across the site.

Accordingly, we found material which we would classify at least 18 or R18.

FreelancerFinancials

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freelancerfinancials.co.uk

December 2019. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the website was a financial services website which offered a range of financial services products, including mortgage broking.

Based on our sampling of the site, we found no material that the BBFC would classify 18 or refuse to classify.

futuregeneration.com

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futuregeneration.com

10 October 2018. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the website advertised services of a company that designs, builds and manages student accommodation.

We found no content which we would classify 18 or refuse to classify.

gamehacking.org

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gamehacking.org

We found no material which we would classify at 18 or refuse to classify.

February 2018. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a mainly forum and chat-based site for the exchange of cheat and videogame enhancement codes for new and older videogames. The site carried a disclaimer stating We are not involved with piracy (game 'cracking', etc.), and do not condone hacking of online, multiplayer games or unlocking paid content. 'Hacking', in the context of GameHacking.org, refers to modification of a platform's system memory during game play, or modification of files that comprise a game, to achieve a desired effect during game play. In other words, we make cheat codes here. The Forum Rules on the site also forbid the posting or linking to illegal content, the posting or linking to adult (pornographic) content, and offers to exchange hack codes for financial remuneration. On that basis, we were satisfied that the site did not promote illegal activity.

As such, we found no material which we would classify at 18 or refuse to classify.

 

Gay Men

gaymen.co.uk

March 2019, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the website was an adult dating service offering those over the age of 18 the opportunity to meet people online. The home page of the website included prominent links to adult online shops which retailed sex toys, including those used for fetish sex, as well as hardcore pornographic DVDs. Advertising on these pages feature explicit hardcore images.

Accordingly, we found material that the BBFC would classify 18 or R18.

Grobo

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grobo.io

March 2017, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a site whose primary purpose was to sell a Smart Grow Box that can be used to grow plants, and that there was nothing inherently illegal in the product itself.

However, in our opinion the site went further in promoting and normalising the growing of cannabis, including the provision of some detailed instructional material about its cultivation, and an external link to the purchase of certain kinds of cannabis seeds.

Given that such information could be used to aid in illegal activity, such as the cultivation of cannabis, we would classify the site at least 18.

Guns America

gunsamerica.com

March 2019, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the website was principally an online exchange allowing individuals to buy and sell firearms and other weapons, such as knives. The website also included a range of other content such as reviews, classifieds and industry news.

While the Classification Framework does not cover sites which supply age restricted goods, such as knives, we found material on the site that infringed on Part B of the Classification Framework. For example, a video included instructional detail regarding the concealment of knives and effective techniques on how to inflict injuries.

Accordingly, we found content on the website which the BBFC would classify at least 18.

Guntrader

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guntrader.uk

22 January 2018, The BBFC wrote:

A mobile network operator contacted the BBFC for advice about the suitability of the website for people under 18.

We noted that it was a site which offered the selling and trade, by private individuals and dealers, of various guns ranging from airsoft guns up to shotguns and rifles, and appeared to be a refreshed version of a site which the BBFC adjudicated on in February 2015. We noted that the site offered links to both types of vendors. The site stated that its aim was To provide appropriately licensed members of the public with the easiest way to buy or sell a gun and To provide the trade with a simple and new way to increase their sales. The BBFC Classification Framework does not cover sites which supply age restricted goods or services unless any adult filters in place block on the basis of the types of content listed in Part B of this schedule.

Given the presentation of the site, the BBFC found no material which it would classify 18.

Hack This Site

hackthissite.org

March 2019, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the website was an online community focused on white hat hacking. The site included a number of missions encouraging users to hack the website, in order to enable users to learn about security testing and vulnerabilities. The site did not encourage users to participate in illegal activities, and it is made clear across the website that any suggestion of such activity in the site's forum is removed by internal moderators.

Accordingly, we did not find any material that the BBFC would classify 18.

Haloway Point

halowaypoint.com

November 2019, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a site dedicated to the Halo series of video games. It included trailers for the re-release of Halo Reach and the upcoming Halo Infinite games, and a link to purchase the Master Chief Collection on the Xbox One console along with other memorabilia. There were also news and community sections including a forum.

The game trailers included occasional sight of blood during footage from the games, and some sections on the site contained strong language in text comments.

While we would not consider such material suitable for young children, we found no content that we would classify 18.

HashtagOrganics

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hashtagorganics.co.uk

February 2019, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the website retailed a range of products containing CBD. We found no content that we would classify 18 or refuse to classify.
Hempen

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Hempen.co.uk

May 2018, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the site promoted the work, products and values of the Hempen Co-Operative, an organisation whose aim is to promote and cultivate the use of hemp by creating and selling a range of sustainable hemp-based products. The online shop offered a range of products to purchase, some of which contained CDB oil. The site was not marketing any of its products as medicine, nor claiming any medical benefits for them. The site emphasised that none of their products caused any side-effects or contained psychoactive properties. The site reinforced that all of their products are legal and fall within the relevant Government regulations.

Consequently, we found no material which we would classify at 18 or refuse to classify.

Hempura

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hempura.co.uk

23 January 2018, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a site offering Cannabidiol (CBD) products (including oils, vape liquids, chocolates and capsules) for sale as a food supplement. The site contained general information on CBD, as well as a Frequently Asked Questions section which emphasised that the CBD products advertised do not possess any psychoactive properties and that consuming it will not get you high or cause any altered mental status changes such as euphoria or hallucination. The site also stated that cannabis oil supplements are registered with the Food Standard Agency of the United Kingdom and that the company is a member of the Cannabis Trades Association (CTA) which works with the MHRA government entity on our behalf to ensure the industry as a whole is legal and safe for consumption. In addition, in relation to the MHRA's public statement on products containing CBD, Hempura was not marketing its products as a medicine, or claiming any medical benefits for them, but as food supplements.

As such, we found no content which we would classify 18 or refuse to classify.

Hentastic

hentastic.co.uk

March 2019: The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the website was an event planning website which specialised in organising hen parties. The company offered hen parties the chance to attend a club night featuring drag acts and male strippers. Images and videos of partially nude men were present across the website, but there was no strong nudity and none of the images were strongly sexualised or presented in a manner that was intended to arouse. Text on the website, including that found in reviews, described male striptease performers as being, for example, extremely sexy and hot!, but these references occurred within the context of a generally playful and tongue in cheek tone that was evident across the website.

As such, we found no material that the BBFC would classify 18.

Hide Me

hideme.com

October 2019: The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the site contained references to circumventing certain providers' geolocation restrictions, such as television and video content providers. There was also a blog on the site with various articles on VPNs. T he BBFC found no material that was in breach of the Classification Framework. Although the BBFC is aware that VPNs can be used to enable illegal activity, we did not consider the website to contain any overt references to illegal activity, nor did it actively include instructions on how to use a VPN to commit an offence, or promote the use of the service in order to avoid detection when committing an offence.

As such, we found no material that the BBFC would classify 18 or refuse to classify.

hg-hydroponics.co.uk

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hg-hydroponics.co.uk

January 2019, The BBFC wrote:

The BBFC provided a further adjudication when we viewed a revised version of the website on 5 March 2019.

As in September 2014 and April 2019, we noted that the site sold various products related to hydroponics, including lighting equipment, feed and grow cabinets. However, there was no longer any evidence which strongly suggested that the hydroponic items were being sold primarily with the intention of growing illegal drugs. The content on the website did not overtly encourage, glamorise or promote drug misuse or other related illegal activities.

Accordingly, we found no content which we would classify 18.

April 2018, The BBFC wrote:

As in September 2014, we determined that the site sold various products related to hydroponics, including lighting equipment, feed, grow cabinets, tents and so on. Although the website advertised such products for growing fruit and vegetables, there was an implication that such items could be used to grow cannabis. On our most recent sampling of the site there appeared to be no material changes.

As such we would continue to classify the site at 18.

Honey Birdette

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honeybirdette.com

May 2018, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a retail site selling an array of lingerie, sex toys and accessories, including those for fetish play. Although we found no evidence that the site was pornographic, in our view, the site was still intended for a mature audience and contained material which was only suitable for adults.

As such, the BBFC would classify the site at 18.

Hotspot Shield

hotspotshield.com

October 2019: The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the website provided free and paid-for VPN services, and contained articles relating to using a VPN for various activities, including secure browsing and protected public wifi use. It also contained an article on the Tor network in comparison to a VPN. While the BBFC is aware that VPNs can be used to enable illegal activity, the website contained no overt references to illegal activity, nor did it actively include instructions on how to use a VPN to commit an offence, or promote the use of the service in order to avoid detection when committing an offence.

Therefore, we found no material that the BBFC would classify 18 or refuse to classify.

infantilespasms

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www.infantilespasms.com

November 2017, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a site providing information and support, through articles, medical research reports and forums, to the parents of children with the epilepsy-related condition of infantile spasms.

We found no material on the site which we would classify 18.

j4mb.org.uk

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July 2018. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a political website which featured articles and blogs on a variety of subjects related to the issue of men's rights, including male genital mutilation and feminism. While the views expressed may be subject to debate, and some people may disagree strongly with the positions of the articles and blogs, they were nonetheless expressed in the spirit of providing a legitimate side to an argument. Our sampling of the site did not discover examples of overt hate speech.

As such we found no content on the site that the BBFC would classify at 18 or refuse to classify according to the Classification Framework

kegel8

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kegel8.co.uk

January 2019. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the website was an online retailer of a range of products, including pelvic floor toners and trainers, as well as accessorises such as vaginal and anal probes, intended to improve pelvic health. The website also featured a range of articles about pelvic health, which offered support and advice for those suffering from conditions such as prolapses, incontinence and pelvic pain. The website included strong references to sex, including to orgasms and sexual positions, but these all occurred within the context of sexual health and did not feature any very strong sex references.

Based on our sampling of the site, we did not find any material which we would classify 18.

Kinky Kink

kinkykink.com

April 2020. The BBFC wrote:

We noted the site is an information resource for BDSM practitioners. The site includes links to various retail websites specialising in adult toys, as well as reviews of sex toys that are accompanied by images of the products being reviewed. Across the website, there are strong sexual images seen in advertising. There are also links to explicit images of sexual activity hosted on pornographic websites.

Accordingly, this website contains material that we would not classify below 18.

LGBTQ+ Training

Link Here

lgbt-training.org.uk

November 2017. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a site for a service providing training and consultancy for companies and organisations to improve accessibility to LGBT customers, employees and communities. The site contained articles and links to research reports on identity and diversity in LGBT communities, sexual health and other related issues, as well as educational and training toolkit resources.

We found no material on the site which we would classify 18.

Love CBD

Link Here

lovecbd.org

Jan 2017. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a site offering CBD (Cannabidiol) oil / balm products for sale as a food supplement. The site also contained articles relating to legal issues around CBD oil in the UK, US and Canada, and a Frequently Asked Questions section that outlined information such as the legality of CBD oil in the UK, and its THC content. While articles on the site, and links to other websites, may have advocated a change in legislation concerning CBD oil and cannabis in different parts of the world, we found no content which overtly glamorised the recreational use of cannabis or encouraged illegal activity. In addition, Love CBD was not marketing its products as a medicine, or claiming any medical benefits for them, but as food supplements.

Therefore, we found no content which we would classify 18 or refuse to classify.

Medipen

Link Here

medipen.co.uk

18 January 2018. The BBFC wrote:

A mobile network operator contacted the BBFC for advice about the suitability of the website for people under 18.

We noted that it was a site offering products related to a Cannabinoid Vaporizer, including a range of CBD oils. The site contained a Frequently Asked Questions section which outlined information such as the legality of CBD oil in the UK, emphasising that the cannabinoid extracts used are completely legal, non-psychoactive and don't induce any mind-altering effects since they do not contain THC and are not subject to any legal restrictions on their import, sale, possession or use. In addition, in relation to the MHRA's public statement on products containing CBD, the site was not marketing its products as a medicine, or claiming any medical benefits for them.

As such, we found no content which we would classify 18 or refuse to classify.

Mediweed

mediweed.com

November 2019: The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a website developing and selling h emp-based products within the UK. Various products for sale included hemp flowers, seeds, CBD oil and flower buds. While it is not illegal to sell hemp seeds in the UK, it is illegal to grow plants from them without a licence, most particularly if they have high THC levels. The website contained information such as the type of crops that are growable from such seeds (and how long it will take to grow them before harvest), and how high some of the THC levels are. The site also contained text relating to the supposed narcotic and psychoactive effects of certain plants.

Accordingly, the BBFC considered the site to contain material that we would classify at least 18, or refuse to classify.

Mighty Aphrodite

Link Here

www.mightyaphrodite.co.uk

August 2017. The BBFC wrote:

A mobile network operator contacted the BBFC for advice about the suitability of the website for people under 18, following a complaint from the site owner that it had been placed behind adult filters despite containing no material that in the complainant's opinion would cause access to be restricted to adults only.

The BBFC viewed the website on 7 August 2017.We noted that it was a site offering Erotic or Boudoir Photo shoot services. The site contained various galleries featuring still and moving images of sexualised nudity and erotic posing.

We were satisfied that the website contained material we would classify 18.

Millicast

millicast.com

June 2020: The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the site is a technology website promoting a video streaming product. The website contains a range of detailed information about the product, including video demos.

Although we were unable to play the video demos, based on the evidence available on the site, we found no material that we would classify 18.

minichan.org

Link Here

minichan.org

July 2018. The BBFC wrote:

We noted this was a message board on which people post pictures and discuss a variety of issues. It included repeated uses of aggressive very strong language, and numerous photographs which depicted strong sexualised nudity. We also found material which could be interpreted as having the potential to encourage discriminatory and harmful views, such as comments and blogs which suggested a link between paedophilia and homosexuality.

As such, we did not consider the website to be suitable for people under the age of 18.

moodle.peterborough.ac.uk

Link Here

moodle.peterborough.ac.uk

9 February 2018. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a site dedicated to Peterborough Regional College offering various resources to students and staff. The appeal for an adjudication came from a site supervisor who stated that College staff and students are unable to access https content on the College virtual learning resource website due to blocking by adult filters. Access to the majority of the links on the site required pre-registration and the provision of usernames/passwords, and so this content could not be viewed for assessment. However, based on our sampling of what could be accessed on the site, we found no content which we would classify 18 or refuse to classify.

Most Holy Family Monastery

Link Here

mostholyfamilymonastery.com

5 April 2018. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a site which promoted a strictly traditional interpretation of the teachings and belief of the Roman Catholic Church. It contained articles, posts and videos which express criticism of other Christian and non-Christian religious teachings, sexuality and issues such as abortion. While the views which are expressed may be subject to debate, and some people will disagree with the positions taken by the site, they are made in the spirit of religious belief and our sampling of the site did not discover examples of overt hate speech. As such we found no content on the site that the BBFC would classify at 18 or refuse to classify according to the Classification Framework.

My-Addr

my-addr.com

November 2019. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was an online rope and rigging shop , with the facility to buy different types of rope and reel fittings, and order custom rigging as required. We also noted that the site contained a news section and a link to its instagram posts.

We found no content that required restriction to adults only.

MyKeepSolid

there was no sign of this website by July 2020.

March 2020. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a site providing information on IP identification and WHOIS lookups, as well as a paid-for proxy service.

While the BBFC is aware that VPNs (or in this case a proxy server) can be used to enable illegal activity and to avoid detection when a criminal offence is being committed, they are not themselves illegal under UK law. This website contained no material listed in Part B of the Classification Framework, and contained no overt references to illegal activity - for example, including instructions on how to use a VPN to commit an offence, or promote that service in order to avoid detection when committing an offence.

Therefore we would not classify it 18.

Natrina

Link Here

natrina.co.uk

30 June 2018, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that this was a retail site selling a range of CBD oils. The site contained general information about CBD oil and reinforced, in various sections of the site, that the oils should be used as food supplement. The website was clear in asserting that none of its products are medicinal, although it did list some of the possible health benefits that consumers of the product may experience. The site frequently stressed that all of their products are legal and comply with the relevant government regulations. Text on he website reinforced the fact that none of the site's products have psychoactive properties and would not enable consumers to get high.

Therefore, we found no content which we would classify 18 or refuse to classify

NordVPN

NordVPN.net

March 2019, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the website offered a paid-for VPN service. While the BBFC is aware that VPNs can be used to enable illegal activity the website contained no overt references to illegal activity, nor did it actively include instructions on how to use a VPN to commit an offence, or promote the use of the service in order to avoid detection when committing an offence.

As such, we found no content which we would classify 18.

NoSoBlonde

Link Here

notsoblonde.com

18 June 2017, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a site offering business consultancy services with brief descriptions of the services available, a short biography of the site owner, and email and telephone contact details.

As such, we found no content which we would classify 18.

This example shows that not a single human being took even the slightest glimpse at this website before blocking it, even going through the process of referring this to the BBFC. Shame on the negligent phone company involved.
 

 
nowornever.org.uk

Link Here

nowornever.org.uk

April 2018, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a site containing articles and blogs which took an irreverent view of political, social and cultural issues. Our sampling of the site found numerous uses of strong language, as well as strong sex references.

While the site's likely audience was adult, we could find no material which we would classify at 18 or refuse to classify.

NSRA

Link Here

nsra.co.uk

January 2018, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a site run by the National Small-bore Rifle Association which is the national governing body for all Small-bore Rifle and Pistol Target Shooting in the United Kingdom, including Airgun and Match Crossbow Shooting. The site contained news updates and articles on the sports shooting competitions held under the auspices of the NSRA, including schools competitions. The information on the site covered compliance with Home Office legislation on the licensing and ownership of firearms. There was a link on the home page to the NSRA Shop which advertises the retail of firearms and accessories for licensed use, both online and at the shop's premises at the NSRA's base.

As such, we found no material which we would classify at 18.

Nudiesz

nudiez.tv

June 2020: The BBFC wrote:

We noted the site allows users to pay for subscriptions to their favourite models and receive 'exclusive premium content' in exchange. On each model's page there are a series of thumbnails of videos and content the models are offering. Although these videos cannot be viewed without an account, the thumbnails include explicit images of sexual activity and nudity, as well as text describing sexual acts.

Accordingly, this website contains material that we would not classify below 18, and we recommended that the site is placed behind adult filters.

Ocean Rope

oceanrope.com

November 2019. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was an online rope and rigging shop , with the facility to buy different types of rope and reel fittings, and order custom rigging as required. We also noted that the site contained a news section and a link to its instagram posts.

We found no content that required restriction to adults only.

OurCivilisation

Link Here

ourcivilisation.com

November 2017, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a site containing articles, comments and discussions on various aspects of culture and society, including references to race and sex, but expressed in moderate language in the context of free expression on social issues.

We found no material on the site which we would classify at 18.

O Eyes

oeyes.com

November 2019, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was an online shop selling various items of clothing, shoes and accessories.

The site contained some lingerie sections, but these did not contain imagery that we would consider suitable only for people over the age of 18.

 

Paradise CBD

paradisecbd.co.uk

March 2019, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the website retailed a range of products containing CBD.

We found no content that we would classify 18 or refuse to classify.

PrivateInternetAccess

Link Here

privateinternetaccess.com

August 2017, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a website offering a paid-for VPN service. The site offered information on how to subscribe to the service, a description of the features offered by the service, client support services and a contacts page. While the BBFC is aware that VPNs can be used to enable illegal activity and to avoid detection when a criminal offence is being committed, they are not themselves illegal under UK law. In addition, the website contained no overt references to illegal activity - for example, it does not include instructions on how to use a VPN to commit an offence or promote the use of the service in order to avoid detection when committing an offence.

As such, we found no content which we would classify 18.

reagent-tests.uk

Link Here

reagents-tests.uk

July 2018, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the website focused on the sale of products intended to help consumers test illegal drugs for purity. While the site adopted a fairly neutral position towards drugs, rather than overtly promoting drug misuse, the fact the products being sold relied upon customers breaking the law in order for them to have any efficacy means the site condoned and indirectly encouraged the obtaining and misuse of illegal drugs.

As such, we did not consider the website to be suitable for people under the age of 18.

 
renegadetribune.com

Link Here

renegadetribune.com

29 June 2018, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the site was a news and current affairs blog which featured articles on a range of subjects including Race and Nationalism and Philosophy and Insight. Some of the articles made negative generalisations about particular groups of people, which could be interpreted as having the potential to encourage discriminatory and harmful views. In blog comments left in response to articles, we found uses of very strong language as well as repeated uses of discriminatory and racist terms which were not condemned by the site.

As a result, we would classify the site at least 18.

Return of Kings

Link Here

returnofkings.com

The website is a rather strident supporter of the men's rights movement. It is outspoken and totally politically incorrect, but in a quick survey I didn't spot anything that described or promoted sexual violence. There's probably something somewhere, but the initial impression is dominated by the unPC language and ideas.

July 2017: The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a news/blog site with sections containing various strong sexual descriptions, including descriptions and promotion of violent sex. We also found the website contained very strong language at a number of points.

On that basis we were satisfied that the website contained material we would classify 18.

SERV Kent Extranet

extranet.servkent.co.uk

March 2020. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a sign-in page for the SERV Kent Extranet service.

Based on the evidence of the sign-in page, we found no content that we would restrict to adults. BBFC 31

Sex Therapy Lancashire

sextherapylancashire.co.uk

March 2019: The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the website provided information about the services of Sex Therapy Lancashire, an organisation which offers individuals and couples a range of support services relating to sex and relationship wellbeing. The website contained various references to sex, including to pornography and porn addiction, as well as to issues such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation and to difficulties relating to orgasm and arousal. The references to sex and sexual dysfunctions were factually presented, lacked strong and/or graphic detail and occurred within a health based context designed to support and aide individuals and couples. The references to sexual trauma and sexual abuse were similarly undetailed.

Accordingly, we found no material which we would classify 18.

Siska TV

Link Here

siska.tv

March 2018: The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a site containing images of explicit sexual activity and nudity which linked to videos of similar content which the BBFC would classify at 18 or R18

Supertouch

supertouch.com

June 2020: The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the site is a clothing website selling workwear, high-visibility garments, and PPE products. The website contains images and details of the items on sale, links to brand-specific items, and instructional guides for safe usage and best-practice for different items.

We found no content that we would classify 18.

Surfshark

surfshark.com

March 2019: The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the website offered a paid-for VPN service. While the BBFC is aware that VPNs can be used to enable illegal activity the website contained no overt references to illegal activity, nor did it actively include instructions on how to use a VPN to commit an offence, or promote the use of the service in order to avoid detection when committing an offence.

As such, we found no content which we would classify 18.

Swift Sport Optics

swift-sportoptics.com

August 2017, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a US-based site advertising and retailing optical equipment such as binoculars and spotting scopes, as well as pistol and rifle sights for target and hunting firearms. The site did not advertise or retail firearms. Current Home Office Guidance to the Police on firearms prohibits the possession or sale, without a licence, of firearms or their component parts. According to the Guidance, sights are not considered component parts.

As such, the content of the site did not breach UK law and the BBFC would not classify any material on the site 18.

Synerva CBD Oils

Link Here

synervacbdoils.co.uk

February 2019. The BBFC wrote:

We noted that the website retailed a range of products containing CBD.

We found no content that we would classify 18 or refuse to classify.

Temple Cycles

templecycles.co.uk

April 2020. The BBFC wrote:

We noted it was a retail site promoting two independent bike stores. The website contains lots of information about the products the company retails, as well as information about how the products are made. This includes video content.

We found no material that we would restrict to adults only.

10 Best VPN

10bestvpn.co.uk

September 2020, the BBFC wrote:

We noted that the site advertised the services of a paid-for VPN site.

We found no material that the BBFC would classify 18 or refuse to classify.

tombraider

Link Here

tombraider.com

November 2017, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a site related to the RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER: 20 YEAR CELEBRATION videogame with content including news, trailers and examples of gameplay. The trailers and gameplay feature strong violence and gore. However, after sampling the content,

we could find no material that we would necessarily classify at 18 under the BBFC classification framework.

Topless Server

  • toplessserver.co.uk
  • celebratejustright.co.uk
  • butlerswithbums.com
  • entertain-ment.co.uk
  • cheeky-events.co.uk
  • dventertainments.co.uk,
  • stagrepublic.co.uk

31 August 2017, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that they were websites offering services to stag and hen nights, gentlemen's evenings and similar events in the form of strippergrams, male and female models performing as topless and nude waiters, darts players, croupiers, life models and yoga artists.

The websites contained galleries featuring images of the performers wearing lingerie or revealing costumes, but apart from a single heavily-shadowed image of a bare-breasted female performer, there was no full nudity.

Although the services offered by the various websites were clearly indicated as being available only to adults.

There was no material contained within the sites that the BBFC would classify 18. The website is not suitable for young children.

Touch Sauna

touchsauna.com

March 2019, the BBFC wrote:

We noted that this was a website advertising an adults-only sauna and spa. The website strongly suggested that the venue facilitated individuals to participate in sexual activity.

We therefore found material on the site that we would classify 18.

Treet

treetvapours.com

July 2020, the BBFC wrote:

We noted the site retails a range of Cannabidiol (CBD) based products. The site contained general information on CBD, as well as a Frequently Asked Questions section which emphasised that the CBD products advertised do not possess any psychoactive properties. The products were not marketed as medicines.

Accordingly, we found no content which we would classify 18 or refuse to classify.

Tunnelbear

tunnelbear.com

February 2020, the BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a paid-for VPN site. We found no material that breached the Classification Framework. The website contained no overt references to illegal activity, nor did it actively include instructions on how to use a VPN to commit an offence, or promote the use of the service in order to avoid detection when committing an offence.

As such, we found no material that the BBFC would classify 18 or refuse to classify.

Urban Dictionary

Link Here

urbandictionary.com 

The Urban Dictionary provides factual definitions of slang terms which often involves string language and sex references. For Example:

Censorshit

the idea that censorship is bullshit....nothing needs to be censored.....if you don't want to watch swearing, violence, or sexual content, DON'T WATCH IT! simple as that.....nobody is making you watch it.....they have disclaimers for a reason....and if you don't want your kids watching that shit, tell your kids what they can and cannot watch.....and if they don't listen to you then you are a bad parent for not teaching your kids to do what you say.

every time i watch tv there's nothing but censorshit everywhere.

that movie sucked because of the censorshit.

It seems bizarre that teenagers should be blocked from a dictionary explaining their own terms, but there you go, that's censorshit for you.

The BBFC advised that the website should be blocked to under 18s, explaining:

We noted that it was an online dictionary of slang words and phrases. While a broad range of terms were explained (with definitions from a broad range of contributors), we found that very strong language and sex references were present in a significant minority of these explanations. Sex references included crude descriptions of activities including masturbation, oral sex, and urination and defecation during sex. In addition, there were references to rape and paedophilia, and definitions of discriminatory terms, which were delivered in an irreverent tone intended to shock or amuse. Given the crude and potentially offensive nature of this content, and the lackof context that accompanied it,

we did not consider the website suitable for people under the age of 18.

VultureVPN

vulturevpn.com

August 2020, the BBFC wrote:

We noted that the site advertised the services of a paid-for VPN site.

We found no material that the BBFC would classify 18 or refuse to classify.

We Are Lava

wearelava.com

September 2020, the BBFC wrote:

We noted that the site provided information about, and promoted the services of a consultancy company specialising in a range of business to business services.

We found no content that we would rate 18. BBFC 30

Windscribe

Link Here

windscribe.com

15th January 2018, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a site offering a paid-for VPN service. The site offered information on how to subscribe to the service, a description of the features offered by the service, client support services and a contacts page. While the BBFC is aware that VPNs can be used to enable illegal activity and to avoid detection when a criminal offence is being committed, they are not themselves illegal under UK law. In addition, the website contained no overt references to illegal activity - for example, it did not include instructions on how to use a VPN to commit an offence or promote the use of the service in order to avoid detection when committing an offence.

As such, we found no content which we would classify 18

WonderProxy

wonderproxy.com

March 2019, the BBFC wrote:

We noted that the website offered a paid for proxy service. The website contained no overt references to illegal activity, nor did it actively include instructions on how to use its service to commit an offence, or to avoid detection when committing an offence.

As such, we found no content which we would classify 18.

Yellow

Link Here

yellow.co is a website promoting a dating app.

February 2017, The BBFC wrote:

We noted that it was a site limited to a few text pages which outlined various aspects of the Yellow App's service, including the Community Guidelines, with references to rules such as prohibiting the sharing of pornographic / sexually explicit content. The site also invited users to download the App from the iOS and Android App stores. However, the website was clearly distinct from the App itself and as such,

we found no content on the website which would cause us to classify it 18.

 

 

Men's rights at the BBFC...

BBFC decides that a strident men's rights website should be 18 rated


Link Here16th October 2017
The BBFC arbitrates on website blocking algorithms used by mobile phone companies. If there is a dispute over the censorship decisions made by the mobile companies, then the BBFC decides whether websites should be 18 rated or not.

returnofkings.com is a rather strident supporter of the men's rights movement. It is outspoken and totally politically incorrect, but in a quick survey I didn't spot anything that described or promoted sexual violence. There's probably something somewhere, but the initial impression is dominated by the unPC language and ideas.

The BBFC wrote:

Issue

A mobile network operator contacted the BBFC for advice about the suitability of the website for people under 18, following a complaint from a member of the public that the site had been placed behind adult filters despite containing no material that in the complainant’s opinion would cause access to be restricted to adults only.

Adjudication

We noted that it was a news/blog site with sections containing various strong sexual descriptions, including descriptions and promotion of violent sex. We also found the website contained very strong language at a number of points. On that basis we were satisfied that the website contained material we would classify 18.

 

 

All the kids are virtually 18 anyway...

BBFC asked to decide if websites offering VPNs should be 18 rated so as to blocked to under 18's


Link Here15th October 2017
The BBFC arbitrates on website blocking algorithms used by mobile phone companies. If there is a dispute over the censorship decisions made by the mobile companies, then the BBFC decides whether websites should be 18 rated or not.

In August 2017, the BBFC were asked to consider a request to unblock the website privateinternetaccess.com which sells VPN services used to work around internet website blocking. The BBFC explained:

Issue

mobile network operator contacted the BBFC for advice about the suitability of the website for people under 18, following a complaint from the site owner that it had been placed behind adult filters despite containing no material that in the complainant's opinion would cause access to be restricted to adults only.

Adjudication

The BBFC viewed the site on 31st August 2017.We noted that it was a website offering a paid-for VPN service. The site offered information on how to subscribe to the service, a description of the features offered by the service, client support services and a contacts page. While the BBFC is aware that VPNs can be used to enable illegal activity and to avoid detection when a criminal offence is being committed, they are not themselves illegal under UK law. In addition, the website contained no overt references to illegal activity - for example, it does not include instructions on how to use a VPN to commit an offence or promote the use of the service in order to avoid detection when committing an offence. As such, we found no content which we would classify 18.

 

 

Censorshit...

BBFC decides that the Urban Dictionary website should be adults only


Link Here9th January 2017
The mobile phone companies use an algorithmic approach to the blocking of websites for mobile device users who are under 18 or else adults who have not got themselves verified as adults.

The BBFC acts to decide appeals against the phone company decisions. Note that the only options available to the BBFC are for websites to made available to all or else restricted to verified adults.

The BBFC commendably publish these appeal decisions.

From the latest batch of two appeals in the preceding 3 months, the BBFC have considered

Urban Dictionary

The Urban Dictionary provides factual definitions of slang terms which often involves string language and sex references. For Example:

Censorshit

the idea that censorship is bullshit....nothing needs to be censored.....if you don't want to watch swearing, violence, or sexual content, DON'T WATCH IT! simple as that.....nobody is making you watch it.....they have disclaimers for a reason....and if you don't want your kids watching that shit, tell your kids what they can and cannot watch.....and if they don't listen to you then you are a bad parent for not teaching your kids to do what you say.

every time i watch tv there's nothing but censorshit everywhere.

that movie sucked because of the censorshit.

The BBFC advised that the website should be blocked to under 18s, explaining:

We noted that it was an online dictionary of slang words and phrases. While a broad range of terms were explained (with definitions from a broad range of contributors), we found that very strong language and sex references were present in a significant minority of these explanations. Sex references included crude descriptions of activities including masturbation, oral sex, and urination and defecation during sex. In addition, there were references to rape and paedophilia, and definitions of discriminatory terms, which were delivered in an irreverent tone intended to shock or amuse. Given the crude and potentially offensive nature of this content, and the lackof context that accompanied it, we did not consider the website suitable for people under the age of 18.

It seems bizarre that teenagers should be blocked from a dictionary explaining their own terms, but there you go, that's censorshit for you.

 

 

Right decision...

BBFC finds that the alt-right Daniel Pipes website does not contain 18 rated content


Link Here9th January 2017

danielpipes.org

The website owner contacted the BBFC to complain that the site was blocked by adult filters despite, in the complainant’s view, containing no material that would restrict it to access by adults only.

The BBFC viewed the website on 21 and 22 November 2016. We noted that it was a politically minded site containing a large number of articles and posts. While the views expressed may be subject to debate, and some people will disagree with the positions of the articles and blogs, they were nonetheless expressed in the spirit of providing a legitimate side to an argument. We found no content on the site that would we would classify 18.

Daniel Pipes has written up the tale of the censorship of his website by O2:

See article from danielpipes.org

O2, the second-largest mobile telecommunications provider in the United Kingdom, has banned my website, ostensibly only to those under 18 years of age but in fact to everyone using O2.

The fine print reads: "To prove your age you'll need to have your credit card handy. Click Continue below or call our free automated service on 61018 ." In other words, you have to go to immense trouble to read or see my work, something presumably few internet surfers will bother to do. (This is particularly odd when one recalls that O2 already has the credit card of nearly every one of its customers.)

In contrast, O2 makes available without having to prove anything no end of Islamist and related websites, including such anti-Zionist delights as Al-Muntada Trust, the Palestinian Forum in Britain, and Friends of Al-Aqsa.

...Read the full article from danielpipes.org




 


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