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9 Banned Apps: 7. Me So Holy

7. Me So Holy
The defense: This app allowed users to paste their face over images of religious figures such as Jesus.
The complaint: …That’s right, objectionable and offensive content. How’d you guess?
Fairness of the judgment: If depiction of religious figures is offensive, then we could find a million and one potentially objectionable apps in the store. How about the much-loved ‘Pocket God,’ in which users take on the role of a pagan deity worshiped by an island of primitive people? We’re sure someone, somewhere, is offended by that. Still, we’re at least a little sympathetic because rather than protect the feelings of one particular group, Apple has ruled against offending any religious figure — which undoubtedly saves them plenty of grief.
Likelihood of appeal: This app isn’t about free expression or speech, and so we don’t see its cause being taken up again any time soon. Besides, the last thing the App Store needs is another cheesy $0.99 app that lets you crudely paste your head on things.

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