Obscenity Laws and Digital Media Messages, how do obscenity laws apply when creating digital media messages?

Obscenity Laws and Digital Media Messages

Obscenity laws are laws that aim to protect citizens from exposure to offensive material, such as pornographic images, that is deemed inappropriate. The laws are generally applied to content that is found in traditional media outlets, such as television, radio, and print publications. However, in the age of digital media, obscenity laws also apply to digital messages and content that is shared online. In the United States, obscenity laws are set at the state level and are often determined by court rulings and case law (Thompson, 2017). In the United States, the Supreme Court has defined obscenity as being material that lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value and appeals to prurient interests (Miller v. California, 1973). The three-pronged Miller Test has been used as the legal standard for obscenity in the United States for more than 40 years (Thompson, 2017). This test is used to evaluate digital media messages to determine if they meet the criteria for obscenity. When creating digital media messages, it is important to adhere to the obscenity laws that are in place in order to protect citizens from offensive content. Companies should be aware of the… Cont…