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To never ever buy from Snag again?

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NotMyTights · 17/01/2024 17:06

I'm just beyond disgusted and feel I need to vent.

I've always liked snag tights. I bought vouchers to save them in Lockdown, have spent hundreds with them. Liked their products and ethos- inclusive and female led.

Yesterday I went on their website, can definitely say it's my fault that I clicked on their NSFW collection, but I didn't expect what I found. Patches saying ' chke me' and 'cMSL*t'. Maybe I'm just a pearl clutching prude but I found these really offensive and not what I expect from a company with their ethos. I've put a pic below.

I posted in their Facebook group which I'm on highlighting that I thought this was a misjudgement on their part, that these were very misogynistic, and fed into a culture of violence against women which claims the life of a woman or girl every 11 minutes.

They declined my post and sent me a reply which I'll attach- I'm kink shaming apparently.

I find this really reprehensible and never want to spend a penny with them again!

I never thought I was prudish, whatever adults do between themselves is up to them, but I don't really want to buy from a clothing provider who is promoting this- aibu!?

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ParentisnotaPersonalityTrait · 23/01/2024 15:59

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Pollyannamex · 23/01/2024 14:06

Thank you for bringing this to my attention, I will not buy from this company.

ChaToilLeam · 23/01/2024 13:46

Oh, and I am finding the thread on Tattle most amusing! They don’t hold back about those AGPs…!

ChaToilLeam · 23/01/2024 13:45

Some kinks should be shamed. Some acts should be judged. And Brie is a bloody idiot, this “anything goes” approach is not to be benefit of women.

MrsBhave · 23/01/2024 12:25

LittleMouse10 · 22/01/2024 22:48

I thought an invite was possible by someone who was already registered but is it even harder than that?
I'll keep checking. I always want to reply when I read something but I'm like damn still can't sign up.

Not all registered users can send an invite which is why it's difficult.

Bibbidybobbidyroo · 23/01/2024 07:49

Carpooler · 23/01/2024 07:47

No, I meant there’s loads of posters that post on both sites. I didn’t put it very clearly, sorry.

I mean its an interesting point though re: name calling and mud slinging which is happening on both Snag, Tattle and MN. No one has come out of this looking golden tbh!
Its almost like people are always going to have differing opinions......

Carpooler · 23/01/2024 07:47

Bibbidybobbidyroo · 23/01/2024 07:46

There are several threads on MN with similar outrage to the Snag titles with lots of accusations similar - bullying, misogyny etc. But hey, I guess its ok THIS time because YOU want to go post on it.

Similarly there are threads on Tattle taking screenshots and taking the piss out of the batshit stuff that happens here.

You normally get a warning before giving a code to a MN user and are seen to be 'responsible' for them not to come over and start whinging.

No, I meant there’s loads of posters that post on both sites. I didn’t put it very clearly, sorry.

Bibbidybobbidyroo · 23/01/2024 07:46

Carpooler · 23/01/2024 04:20

One thread? There’s absolutely loads of crossover, it’s obvious.

There are several threads on MN with similar outrage to the Snag titles with lots of accusations similar - bullying, misogyny etc. But hey, I guess its ok THIS time because YOU want to go post on it.

Similarly there are threads on Tattle taking screenshots and taking the piss out of the batshit stuff that happens here.

You normally get a warning before giving a code to a MN user and are seen to be 'responsible' for them not to come over and start whinging.

HermioneWeasley · 23/01/2024 06:18

@CapitalKnockers im so sorry to hear that and I’m glad you’re safe now. Similarly I nearly lost a friend who was strangled by her ex. I don’t think it’s remotely cute or empowering. The women cheerleading this are useful idiots to the patriarchy.

Carpooler · 23/01/2024 04:20

Bibbidybobbidyroo · 23/01/2024 03:17

Tattle also hates MN fyi. You won’t be welcome with open arms.

One thread? There’s absolutely loads of crossover, it’s obvious.

Bibbidybobbidyroo · 23/01/2024 03:17

LittleMouse10 · 22/01/2024 22:48

I thought an invite was possible by someone who was already registered but is it even harder than that?
I'll keep checking. I always want to reply when I read something but I'm like damn still can't sign up.

Tattle also hates MN fyi. You won’t be welcome with open arms.

TheCheerfulNihilist · 23/01/2024 01:44

Some kinks should be shamed.

PickAChew · 22/01/2024 23:49

You don't need to be a member of tattle life to read the thread.

I most definitely am a middle aged prude but think that if you like a bit of slap with your tickle then fair enough but please don't subject me to TMI. If, however, you want to indulge in sexual behaviours that have a real and not insignificant risk of killing you then you really do need therapy. If you regularly jumped out of a first floor window onto a concrete patio for fun I would think you were a little unhinged and this is no different.

LittleCharlotte · 22/01/2024 23:16

I'm really saddened by this too. I can't bear the increasing normalisation of frankly dangerous shit because people see it done in porn. I love Snag and buy a lot of their tights and dresses but I can't work any conscience continue to do so with an attitude like Brie 's, judging women for daring to judge other women.

We need more 'kink shaming'. More saying no, it's NOT mainstream to try to limit your partner's ability to breathe.

CapitalKnockers · 22/01/2024 22:50

I'm so saddened and disappointed to read about this, and Snag's response. I've been buying their products for years and like them a lot - I even bought their hideously expensive Christmas advent calendar last year as a treat to myself.

Now to be reading that I'm not their target audience at all, and concerns about being choked as something normal worries me. My ex husband attacked me, he pinned me down and tried to choke me to death so I feel very icky about any edgy jokes about choking. The 'kink shaming' argument is to my eyes just a worrying sign of the trend that hard-core porn is seen as normal now.

I wont be buying Snag again since it seems they don't want my business. Thanks to posters who have suggested alternatives.

LittleMouse10 · 22/01/2024 22:48

MrsBhave · 22/01/2024 22:12

It's virtually impossible to get an invite but registration does open up now and again you just have to keep checking.

I thought an invite was possible by someone who was already registered but is it even harder than that?
I'll keep checking. I always want to reply when I read something but I'm like damn still can't sign up.

Daebak · 22/01/2024 22:32

When did all ‘shaming’ become an evil act?

It’s human instinct for a reason.

If it’s wrong to judge and shame the normalisation of a sexual perversion that actively results in harm then sign me up for the bad girls club.

MrsBhave · 22/01/2024 22:12

LittleMouse10 · 22/01/2024 21:41

Tattle as in Tattle.Life if so do you know how to get an invite to that. Registration is like always invite only. thanks

It's virtually impossible to get an invite but registration does open up now and again you just have to keep checking.

Alessya · 22/01/2024 21:53

Notts90 · 22/01/2024 21:42

This!

Kink shame, as if it's even a thing. Just some more BS made up terminology. 🙄

Yes I wonder what it will be next that we aren’t allowed to object to. We’ve already had that American teacher telling her class that we aren’t allowed to use the word paedophile. “We're gonna call them MAPs, minor attracted persons. So don't judge people just because they wanna have sex with a five-year-old.”

We aren’t allowed to shame paedophiles or men who strangle women in case we hurt their feelings… And the people saying this think that they have the moral high ground. 👀

Isn’t it odd how it never matters if it’s women’s feelings being hurt, or women being offended. Only men’s feelings matter apparently.

Alessya · 22/01/2024 21:47

Hmmmmaybe · 17/01/2024 17:23

There’s a reason why shame exists and it is exactly to shame men who get sexual pleasure fe violence against women

Yes - I am absolutely fine with shaming men who enjoy strangling women.

But apparently Snag tights thinks that violence against women is hilarious fun and that if women complain about it we’re being old-fashioned meanies.

Happily there are other companies that sell tights.

Skeletonythings · 22/01/2024 21:45

NotMyTights · 22/01/2024 21:11

It's a very poor response not acknowledging my concerns as I've expanded upon above.

I'll be honest after reading the comments and how they are responding on Instagram I take back my applause. Their true colours are showing in how they are choosing to reply to people, and I much prefer your style of response which would have been a far better and less alienating way of dealing with this.

Notts90 · 22/01/2024 21:42

This!

Kink shame, as if it's even a thing. Just some more BS made up terminology. 🙄

LittleMouse10 · 22/01/2024 21:41

Lulalola · 17/01/2024 17:27

Not allowed to link it here but I suggest looking at the snag thread on tattle to see what this company are really like and what they support

Tattle as in Tattle.Life if so do you know how to get an invite to that. Registration is like always invite only. thanks

LittleMouse10 · 22/01/2024 21:40

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Carpooler · 22/01/2024 21:26

SpongeBobJudgeyPants · 17/01/2024 18:01

They stopped any chance of getting my money some time ago. Unfortunately it's everywhere. I like to report knicker reviews from AGP's to M & S. The other day I actually had to do one on Bon Marche. It seems nowhere is safe from the pervs.

It seems nowhere is safe from the pervs.

Yes, quite.

Also I’m over this ‘kink shaming’ bollocks. For me to ‘kink shame’ someone I’d need to be aware of their ‘kink’. There’s zero reason for that to be the case unless you’re unwittingly involving people in something that should be kept private. Fuck off with that.

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