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So MN is now a platform for CSA images

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NotOneOfTheInCrowd · 03/02/2025 06:19

I actually didn’t see them, but it seems that there were multiple CSA images posted on MN last night in about a four hour period and MN HQ did precisely nothing other than rely on the volunteers who didn’t sign up for this to remove them.

I’m sure the media are going to have a field day with this.

MN need to remove the ability to upload pictures now as they are now guilty of making and distributing CSA images I’d go so far as to say the owners could face criminal prosecution over this.

The ability does exist to prevent these kinds of images being posted, and MN have done precisely nothing to ever prevent it.

It was only a matter of time. They make enough money from their crappy advert placements, why haven’t this been anticipated. We know what kind of world we live in.

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LetsGoOverThere · 03/02/2025 07:28

This has happened before on Mumsnet.

Happysack · 03/02/2025 07:25

Why is anyone a volunteer?

If moderating is an essential business requirement, which it seems to be, then NMW applies.

Why is a company that, according to a PP, made £2m profit last year using unpaid labour?

I feel terrible for the volunteer(s) who had to deal with this overnight.

I hope MNHQ cooperates with the police in tracking down the perpetrators.

I believe that anyone who saw them needs to report that to the police, too, to properly comply with the law.

IDoLikeToBeByTheSea · 03/02/2025 07:02

After the horrific events overnight, I hope the night watch volunteers are ok and Mumsnet are providing support to you. What you had to see and deal with goes beyond what your role as a volunteer should deal with (which in itself is relentless at the best of times!).

I just wanted to say thank you for all you do. I hope you have support to work through the distress caused. 🌹

Michelle12A · 03/02/2025 07:00

Mumsnet made over 2 million pounds of profit last year. They have plenty of resources to hire paid people.

Playgroundincident · 03/02/2025 07:00

That's horrific. Definitely need a paid and trained person who knows what to do in these circumstances. Not rely on volunteers.

TaylorSwish · 03/02/2025 07:00

TheLymeTrew · 03/02/2025 06:52

They have put in no safeguarding so it isn't unfair to say they did this to themselves

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It’s not the first time something like this has happened. Years ago mumsnet was hacked and all the names and passwords were shared.

K0OLA1D · 03/02/2025 06:59

TheLymeTrew · 03/02/2025 06:57

The second one. On multiple threads with the caption 'enjoy your kids'

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Jesus christ.

Sick bastards

xRobin · 03/02/2025 06:59

TheLymeTrew · 03/02/2025 06:57

The second one. On multiple threads with the caption 'enjoy your kids'

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Oh my god. Oh my god. I can’t even imagine seeing those. I’m so sorry to those who did. That’s fu**ing horrific.
Are the Police involved (as in, can that track their IP Address etc.)?

TheLymeTrew · 03/02/2025 06:57

xRobin · 03/02/2025 06:55

As in, someone posted them on a thread asking for help or someone posted them as some weird disgusting attack? 😟

The second one. On multiple threads with the caption 'enjoy your kids'

xRobin · 03/02/2025 06:55

As in, someone posted them on a thread asking for help or someone posted them as some weird disgusting attack? 😟

ChanelBoucle · 03/02/2025 06:52

It’s pretty clear that MN needs to up its game by behaving like the professional organisation that it’s supposed to be these days and actually paying professional mods to watch the site at night.

TheLymeTrew · 03/02/2025 06:52

myplace · 03/02/2025 06:50

Your title is unfair and misleading.

This should not have happened, volunteers and posters were wrongly exposed and should be supported now . However that does not mean MN is a platform for images of CSA. One invasion doesn’t negate the site’s history and identity.

They have put in no safeguarding so it isn't unfair to say they did this to themselves

myplace · 03/02/2025 06:50

Your title is unfair and misleading.

This should not have happened, volunteers and posters were wrongly exposed and should be supported now . However that does not mean MN is a platform for images of CSA. One invasion doesn’t negate the site’s history and identity.

MimmyMoo · 03/02/2025 06:45

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NotOneOfTheInCrowd · 03/02/2025 06:42

presumably because they argue it could be someone genuinely needing help etc etc when you consider how many posters are thought to be trolls.

They may have to rethink that.

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DustyLee123 · 03/02/2025 06:28

I don’t understand why posts that are reported aren’t immediately removed pending MN looking at them.