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gaygamer.net - 4/14/2009

Major Nelson Talks GLAAD, Xbox LIVE Policy

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Major Nelson threw up a new podcast yesterday, and in addition to the usual friendly Maj shtick he devoted a good chunk of time to Xbox LIVE policy regarding TOS, acceptable language, and the recent visit paid to the Xbox offices by GLAAD representatives . Stephen Toulouse, who handles ...

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