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To MNHQ - A forced Log In puts abused/vulnerable people at risk

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OnlyLoggedInToGiveFeedback · 18/08/2016 19:16

I have only logged in to feedback to MNHQ.

I know there is already a thread on the forced Log In running in Site Stuff but wanted to start a thread on this specific issue.

Please, please consider all the people who use your site who are in abusive relationships/vulnerable positions. If you intend to make users Log In to Mumsnet then you are potentially putting these people in a high risk situation. Others could find their posts. This could happen via shared devices, keyloggers, history seraches or a user forgetting to log out (especially likely for a stressed person).

Please think very carefully about the implications for this section of mumsnet users. It could be high risk and very damaging. Please do not isolate these people further. Please have some compassion for them.

Has this been discussed at MNHQ? I hope you will consider this when you are deciding if you are continuing with the forced log in in the future. I have always seen Mumsnet as a supportive place so I would imagine you will think of this?

OP posts:
Unicornsarelovely · 18/08/2016 20:04

Mn is a very valuable first stage resource for people who are just starting to wonder whether they are in an abusive relationship or not.

I think the forced login should help with trolls and journalist fishing, but could there be another option as well to protect the vulnerable.

Queenbean · 18/08/2016 20:03

I assume it's that vulnerable women can read posts from other people in similar situations and get strength / inspiration / help from them in an anonymous way

Whereas if they are forced to login their abuser could potentially log in as them and see their posting history / threads they're watching etc. Or at least know that they're looking on MN.

JennyHolzersGhost · 18/08/2016 20:00

Totally agree OP.

lljkk · 18/08/2016 19:58

Is MN really that important a resource to vulnerable women people?
There are so many other anonymous online sources. Freephone services, police, SS.

NeedACleverNN · 18/08/2016 19:17

Call me stupid but I am lost as to how it can affect vulnerable women

Just because you are logged in, doesn't mean you have to post anything. And if you do post something, you need to be logged in anyway

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