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Let's talk about sex toys (well, ads for them on Mumsnet), please

486 replies

HelenMumsnet · 07/10/2011 11:51

Hello.

We'd like your opinions, please, on Mumsnet taking ads for stores/sites that sell sex toys.

We accepted a campaign for one site like this earlier in the week - and then removed it after receiving a fair number of complaints.

So, what we need to know now is...

Do you mind ads for stores/sites that sell sex toys - generally speaking?

Does it matter which stores/sites these are? And what kind of stuff they're selling?

And, if you wouldn't run a mile from these kinds of ads, would you be happy to see them all over Mumsnet (with the obvious exception of our more sensitive topics such as Bereavement, Special Needs, Relationships, Miscarriage etc)? Or would you prefer them only to be in Chat?

Do please post and let us know your thoughts.

Thanks MNHQ

OP posts:
GeneralDisarray · 07/10/2011 12:29

I think most of lovehoney is fun and innocent - for the most part it's 'dubious' elements are only catering to fetishes which exist in men and women, which is kind of their job - its not really for them as a company to judge the issues. i agree keep it off relationships - but on the lighthearted area why the hell not, if you don't want to see the scary fetishes bits don't look.... also their sex toys are very reasonably priced compared to anne summers etc Grin

lubeybooby · 07/10/2011 12:29

I don't mind them at all. There are some areas of the site where they might not sit so well, like 'relationships' but I don't see anything wrong with them being advertised in _Chat or whatever.

The things people are objecting to like 'sexy school uniforms' etc are intended for consenting adult couples who are just having a bit of fun in the confines of their own bedroom.... it's harmless!

ScaredTEECat · 07/10/2011 12:28

Feel free to accept any advertising you want, so far as I am concerned. I don't see ads anyway, even if I don't have my Adblock. I have an internal ad blocker! Grin

MNHQ
HelenMumsnet · 07/10/2011 12:27

@HarrietJones

Just read the other thread. There's def elements of that site that don't sit right with me.

OK, Harriet - what sites/stores would sit right with you? If you're in favour of these ads, broadly speaking, where would you draw the line between "acceptable" and "unacceptable"?

OP posts:
MrsVidic · 07/10/2011 12:26

I think its fine in chat, aibu, well anywhere except being a parent stuff and bereavement etc.

caramelwaffle · 07/10/2011 12:25

The adverts certainly shouldn't be placed in the more sensitive forum areas of this site.

marge2 · 07/10/2011 12:23

I would not want to see them. Tacky tacky tacky! I think less of you now I know you have shown them. If peole want sex toys they can go looking for them. I dont want to see them where I am not expecting them.

LoveBeingAMummyAgain · 07/10/2011 12:20

Doesn't bother me but will go over to the other thread cause tbh I didn't see the ads you mean.

HarrietJones · 07/10/2011 12:14

Just read the other thread. There's def elements of that site that don't sit right with me.

HarrietJones · 07/10/2011 12:08

Chat is ok, not sure I'd be seeing it in the right place on weaning etc but I've no problem on the 'fun' bits of MN

CotherMuckingFuntingZombie · 07/10/2011 12:06

Do we get discounts? Grin