The Inquisitr - Tech

The health and nutrition company GNC has suspended advertising on YouTube after some of its ads were seen on videos that seemed to show children in sexually exploitative positions.

The company made the announcement after a viral video exposed the network of videos of children — many uploaded by the children themselves — that were cobbled together to highlight instances where they were in revealing positions. The videos included children showing off gymnastics moves, stretching as part of physical therapy, and sitting with friends while wearing revealing clothing. The comment section were filled with sexually explicit comments and reportedly included others who were trading links to child pornography.

The video caused an uproar online, with many calling out to companies that had advertisements during the videos. On Tuesday, GNC responded.

“Thank you for reaching out,” the company wrote on Twitter. “We have a strict advertisement placement

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