# Can we hope to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation while we still allow Male GM (circumcision)

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**Category:** Great Debates\
**Created:** [July 21, 2017, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-hope-to-eliminate-female-genital-mutilation-while-we-still-allow-male-gm-circumcision/791838 "2017-07-21T21:33:20Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 22, 2017, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-hope-to-eliminate-female-genital-mutilation-while-we-still-allow-male-gm-circumcision/791838/32 "2017-07-22T01:26:28Z")

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> [@Valteron](#):
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> Mr. or Ms. Moderator: Sorry to be so thick, but maybe I have been away from this message board too long. What is the 2-click rule and what is NSFW material? I’m serious, I really don’t understand.:o

From the FAQ:

> [@FAQ - Rules for Posting at the Straight Dope Message Boards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/faq-rules-for-posting-at-the-straight-dope-message-boards/369395/9):
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> (2) LINKS SHOULD BE WORKPLACE-SAFE  
> This means in terms of sounds as well as visual content. A site that is not safe for workplace is sometimes called “NSFW.” Note that being “workplace safe” doesn’t just mean that there’s no nudity or explicit visible sex. A page with a flashing banner in large, bright colors that says “Hot Nubile Young Teens” would NOT be workplace safe. The criteria is: if your boss walked by while that was on your screen, would it cause her/him to stop and stare, and would it potentially cause problems at work? If yes, then don’t provide a direct link.
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