Google BADsense: A little controversy to start your day...

Let me begin by saying, I love Google. I am a huge fan of the full Google suite -- well, all but Google+, which I still don't really understand. My loyalty to Google is what kept me on blogger instead of moving to Wordpress when it was time for The Rainy Day Box to get a facelift. However, I was recently notified by Google that they are denying my Adsense request because of "Adult Content" on my website and requested that it be removed.

What Adult Content exists on my beauty and DIY blog, you ask? Well, they didn't point to one thing, but if I can have my guess it would be my FE | NOM (Femme Phenom) spotlight of the month on Burlesque Performer, Dahlia D'Luxe. While I can certainly understand that Burlesque Dance is an adult artform, I fail to see how the subject matter is considered adult content. While the photos may be perceived as "racy," there is no nudity. And should I then assume if I do a review on the Broadway musical Cabaret that my site would contain adult content? Where is the line drawn?

Here's why I'm suffering from moral dissonance over this ruling...

Removing the interview undermines my exact reason for the female spotlight -- showcasing unique, beautiful, intelligent, talented and strong women overcoming obstacles and doing what they love. Yes, my story was on a Burlesque Performer, but my story wasn't about Burlesque Dance; it was a candid interview with Dahlia D'Luxe, a sexy, smart and hilarious woman who gives the most beautiful advice on overcoming body image and not allowing self doubt to get in the way of your dreams. Why would I ever want to take that down from my site, when that type of female empowerment is exactly my reason for beginning this site.

The biggest problem is that Google doesn't have a method to communicate with the Powers That Be to discuss options for compromise.

What do you think? I'd love to hear your thoughts!