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Original poster

To ask Mumsnet why it hasn't implemented the ID check requirements on its adult content threads

54 replies

Fragmentedbrain · 25/07/2025 09:46

Would be interested to know the legal reasoning when other sites are taking a different view

Rules for thee but not for me?

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UsingAMansNameInAWomensWorld · 25/07/2025 09:51

Adult content includes: discussions of self harm, suicide and eating disorders...

Which crop up all over MN

So MN should have it for the whole site

But it's bullshit... and will definitely be misused by companies and avoided by simply using a VPN

TwelfthOfNever · 25/07/2025 09:50

It's a stupid law. Good intention, utterly useless implementation, almost completely ineffective for purpose. Designed by people who don't know tech so had no idea how easy it is to bypass; puts your ID information into the hands of large companies that have no reason not to resell it.

MidnightPatrol · 25/07/2025 09:50

What kind of adult content threads are there on mumsnet which would be covered by this legal change?

skymagentatwo · 25/07/2025 09:48

Because its pointless, i already over heard all the kids on the bus this morning sharing links to free VPN sites.