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Request: Posters should need to have been registered for 30 days before being able to post on FWR

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Terfing · 21/04/2018 16:21

Hello @mnhq

The regular posted on FWR are becoming very concerned over the large amount of transphobic posts that have been appearing from new members. This has happened a lot over the past week, I.e. Since Mumsnet has hit the news for allowing gender critical discussion.

Most of these posts appear at night when there is less-moderation around.

After a brief discussion, it has been suggested that a good way to handle this issue would be by allowing only users who have been registered for a minimum of 30 days to post there, similar to the 'sex' board.

We would like to hear your thoughts/ feedback on this idea. Smile

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DarthArts · 21/04/2018 17:51

I agree with the proposal.

I also understand it's frustrating for people who have de-reg'd but it's not a long term thing.

The idea of 24/7 moderation is great in principle but I think people are deluded about the cost of providing this.

MN has to be financially viable.

They are already taking a stand here that may impact ad revenue.

Asking for a further hit, so you don't have to wait to post on FWR is imho unfair.

Many people may not have seen the trolling of FWR last night.

It was nasty.

Something needs to happen.

A delay on de-reg'd users vs keeping the space free of trolls and maintaining civil debate? I think if you felt strongly about this issue you'd agree.

Tartanscarf · 21/04/2018 17:45

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grandplans · 21/04/2018 17:42

I think it would make more sense that MN actually pay for round-the-clock staff, rather than having times of the day/week which are well advertised to be a free-for-all.

I agree with this. This is the solution.

MangoesAndMatchsticks · 21/04/2018 17:36

Sinkgirl Feminism/ Women's Rights. It's all one board.

SinkGirl · 21/04/2018 17:31

Sorry for the stupid question but is FWR an acronym for a specific board? I’ve seen the discussions on other boards in the feminism section but can’t see a board with a title with those initials

CrochetBelle · 21/04/2018 17:14

I think it would make more sense that MN actually pay for round-the-clock staff, rather than having times of the day/week which are well advertised to be a free-for-all.

MsGameandWatching · 21/04/2018 17:09

I don't agree. I think what's happening at the moment is doing more to show that the MN discussion around Trans Issues is not just an ocean of bigotry as is being claimed. They keep coming trying to Take MN On and every time have been swatted away with logic and good sense. Keep at it I say.

grandplans · 21/04/2018 17:05

Oh OK I see what the issue is now - it wasn't clear from the OP.

You're worried the people are trolls? That they're trying to discredit MN, right?

Isn't restricting new posters throwing the baby out with the bathwater though? What about genuine new posters?

grandplans · 21/04/2018 17:01

Why shouldn't new members come join the conversation?

By transphobic do you just mean gender critical? If so then it's nothing like the sex topic - you're effectively asking MN to limit new members with certain views - or have I missed something?

ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 21/04/2018 16:58

I agree

MangoesAndMatchsticks · 21/04/2018 16:54

As someone posting on a new account due to recent events I agree. I don't think it would prevent it all, but it would certainly prevent a massive amount. I hope that this is something MNHQ can look into asap.