Google Flags Subtitle Formats

Issue with your app Your app contains content that doesn't comply with the Sexual Content and Profanity policy. Issue details We found an issue in the following area(s): Full description (en_US): “* Subtitles: SRT, SSA, ASS, TTML, VTT” About the Sexual Content and Profanity policy We don't allow apps that contain or promote sexually explicit content or profanity, including pornography. In general, we don't allow content or services intended to be sexually gratifying. App status: Suspended Your app has been suspended and removed due to this policy issue.

A Google Play policy screenshot shows an app suspended because its description lists subtitle formats including SSA and ASS, which are mistakenly interpreted as sexual or profane terms. The joke comes from the absurd clash between harmless video-subtitle file extensions and Google’s automated content moderation, matching the uploader’s reference to libass and Just (video) Player. EN: A Google Play policy screenshot shows an app suspended because its description lists subtitle formats including SSA and ASS, which are mistakenly interpreted as sexual or profane terms. The joke comes from the absurd clash between harmless video-subtitle file extensions and Google’s automated content moderation, matching the uploader’s reference to libass and Just (video) Player.

• @ithueti / 3620 2021-01-28