McDonald's has begun allowing access to a number of gay-related websites from its free Wi-Fi service, but is sticking by its ban of a leading gay news website.
The fast food chain faced the anger of the gay community after denying access to gay-related websites on a new free Wi-Fi service at its restaurants.
The service, installed in branches nationwide in December, saw McDonald's claim it was now the largest free internet provider in New Zealand.
But the service filtered a number of sites it deems to fall outside its "family friendly" policy. This saw access blocked to a number gay and lesbian-related sites.
The ban has sparked anger from a community who feel McDonald's are imposing a "censorship of gay-themed sites".
Last night McDonald's began opening up the service, removing blocks on a number of websites including Rainbow Youth and Agender websites, as well as the website for New Zealand Family Planning
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