Google has added a new line to its prohibited & restricted content Google Maps policies under the “*****-themed content” section that is more receptive to ***** content.

The new line reads, “We may allow a legitimate business website that contains *****-themed content if the business provides relevant ***** services.”

It seems to me that Google will allow some ***** service businesses that have *****-themed content on their websites to be listed on Google Maps.

Here is the new section in a screen capture (click to enlarge):

Here is the old version in a screen capture (click to enlarge):

Mike said this might not be the practice…

They say that but their filters are still filtering images

See https://t.co/bozTLiDNlf

— Mike Blumenthal (@mblumenthal) September 8, 2023

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