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5th November 2015
01:06pm GMT

Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom explained their controversial censorship as the app trying to stay in the Apple Store. In order to keep your app available for Apple smartphones, you have to abide by the company's standards. Unless your app is specifically restricted for adults only, you can't have any nudity, and Systrom wants to keep the app available to everyone.
So how do you get around this conundrum as an app creator?
Well it seems the founders could be looking at releasing an R-Rated app – that would allow users to post a moderate level of nudity – once they’re 18 years or over.
While taking part in a Vanity Fair panel discussion, cofounder Kevin Systrom said he was investigating options.
When pressed about the rumours of producing an R-rated app, Systrom added:
"There have been discussions.
Before adding it can be difficult trying to figure out "who decides what's R-rated. We're not in the business of hosting porn. We focus on people being able to express themselves in beautiful ways."
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