Recently, the Japanese Internet user community has expressed concern due to the growing ban on adult content on cloud storage platforms, with Google Drive to the head. This issue became apparent when a user shared his experience in a post that was later deleted on Twitter.
According to the user in question, his Google Drive account was banned because it allegedly “contained content related to the sexual abuse or exploitation of a minor,” which Google considers a “serious violation of its policies and possibly illegal.” This specific case has sparked debate over the automatic interpretation of content by Google’s security systems, which led to the banning of an account that the user claimed only contained adult erotic material.
- «This account appears to contain content related to the sexual abuse or exploitation of minors. This is a serious violation of Google policies and may be illegal. For more information, visit g.co/AccountAppeal», writes the warning message.
Adult erotic content, including doujinshi and illustrated performances, has been a significant part of the culture of the Japanese fan community for years. However, the recent banning of accounts on Google Drive has led to greater caution among users. Some have warned about the risk of using other cloud storage services, such as Windows OneDrive, which also have strict policies regarding adult content and may ban accounts that host it.
This situation raises important questions about moderation and tech companies’ approach to detecting and banning content. The online community is in the midst of a debate over whether these measures are excessive and whether there should be a more humane and equitable review process to address potential violations of content policies. Let’s review the community comments:
- «You really have to be careful with this, because if you make a mistake, you may not be able to use all the services provided by Google in the future. It is really dangerous that Google services are not available to you currently, so you really need to be careful».
- «The most important thing to remember is that you should not use the services provided by Google in the event of a disaster. I don’t know if it’s safe… I have a ton of photos of my kids as babies and toddlers in swimsuits and bathing suits.».
- «It’s too scary… I’ve been using it for over 10 years and there are a lot of files that I can’t keep track of, so I don’t know what’s going to happen…».
- «Services similar to Google simply disappear one day, and sometimes they even delete your account. I prefer to continue buying CDs and memories in physical format».
- «I wish it were common sense to make local backups and print them if possible, because data in the cloud is always at risk of being forcibly deleted. Google, Apple and others are not trustworthy companies at all».
- «I think it is better to store important data on physical devices as well, because the cloud provider can see the stored data, which is a well-known disadvantage of the cloud itself».
- «I have also uploaded photos to Google, and they have put my secret files in the backup without my permission. Permanently freezing and disabling everything, including Gmail».
- «I have lost all my accounts, images, services and subs».
- «I always wondered, are they protecting the confidentiality of communication? It’s censorship, right?».
- «It’s very good that the internet is so secure. I knew this type of case would arise».
- «I don’t know if it’s a good idea to use the same type of method that is being used, but it is a good idea».
- «If understanding in this field progresses, there may be business opportunities for domestic companies in the area of consumer cloud services. The most important thing is that the consumer is not aware of it».
- «Censorship, after all… The day when physical backups disappear will never come».
Fountain: Esuteru Blog
