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An algorithm to remove 'Karen'?

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BIWI · 01/09/2021 14:43

It's a horrible misogynistic and ageist term.

I know you have an algorithm that deletes posts that mention certain other websites; is it possible to have an algorithm that at the very least deletes the word if it's being used? And then automatically posts to say that a word has been deleted because it breaks Talk Guidelines?

(I appreciate that if anyone is on the Baby Names board asking about 'Karen' that might be more difficult!)

The thing is, there are posters who don't seem to realise just what a horrible thing it is to say, but then the rest of their post is filled with people calling them on it, so they never really get an answer to their question.

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Samcro · 01/09/2021 16:11

and cis

Shirleyphallus · 01/09/2021 16:09

Agreed

Could we get the same rule for mentions of Piers Morgan and cries of “burn down the house!” whenever a spider is mentioned too? Wink

Samcro · 01/09/2021 16:07

oh please yes

soniamumsnet · 01/09/2021 15:59

Hi @BIWI thanks for flagging this to us. We'll have a think about what we could do - but for now we'll rely upon people reporting posts and we'll try to step in quickly and moderate. Flowers

Miniroofbox · 01/09/2021 15:02

It’s a really horrible term.

JoyOrbison · 01/09/2021 14:45

Agreed, it's really unpleasant term.

mummagirl · 01/09/2021 14:44

Agreed
I find it offensive

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