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Official Complaint to Mumsnet

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CoconutQueen · 02/02/2023 09:47

Totally inappropriate enormous vibrator adverts now ALL over Mumnset.

What on earth are you thinking of? Is Mumsnet really that short of cash that they have to stoop this low?

Not to mention the ridiculous woke language ie "people with wombs".

Totally inappropriate on ALL levels.

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MuckyPlucky · 02/02/2023 11:24

cofeetablebook · 02/02/2023 11:21

I used to have a volvo but it wasn't womby enough...

Wins award for funniest ever thing said by anyone. Ever. 🤣

SleepingStandingUp · 02/02/2023 11:24

Smile makers is such an icky name for a vibrator company who work with mumsnet.

Ooh look Mommy, that thing makes you smile!! Can I have one??

AllOutofEverything · 02/02/2023 11:23

TheOrigRights · 02/02/2023 11:21

I use Brave browser (which was recommended to me by another MN user).
I have it just for MN and it has made the site usable now.

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Thanks! I will look into this.

Yesthatismychildsigh · 02/02/2023 11:23

ZeroFuchsGiven · 02/02/2023 10:21

I cant believe MN are on board with this bollocks tbh.

Ive just been reading the reviews, I can only presume MNHQ got a batch sent to them.

It pays. That’s all mumsnet is about, now. If they ever had any scruples they’re long gone.

MuckyPlucky · 02/02/2023 11:23

80s · 02/02/2023 10:42

The man who took my womb out might potentially still have it. Should I get him one of these?

Is this some kind of sociology research project?

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AllOutofEverything · 02/02/2023 11:23

@Hamjam Apologies. But I really do not understand why I need to explain why I do not want to see adverts about sex toys.
Sex toys is not the same as sex. People have been having sex for thousands of years without them.

Riverlee · 02/02/2023 11:22

Hamjam · 02/02/2023 11:17

I can’t see the bit about vulva owners or about sex in motherhood being taboo and obviously that’s not acceptable, but this advert is fine, isn’t it? Isn’t it better to be open about women’s sexual pleasure? Why can’t Mumsnet advertise vibrators? Surely if your kids see it just tell them it’s an air freshener. Sorry if I’m being obtuse but I’m lost on what is wrong with it. I’d rather we were celebrating women getting sexual pleasure than whispering about it behind our hands. But happy to be told otherwise as I may just be being a bit dense!

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It’s not the product as such, but the language used in the advert. And possibly also whether the advert should be allowed to pop up on a site where children could be around.

Pasithean · 02/02/2023 11:22

No vibrator ads
no singing Delilah on saturday ( fat chance).

what’s next. Vera, silent witness Anything showing any kind of violence towards anybody or anything.

TheOrigRights · 02/02/2023 11:21

AllOutofEverything · 02/02/2023 11:18

Can someone recommend a free adblocker?
I am not okay with sex toys adverts.
I have never before seen sex toys adverts on the internet and do not want them now.

I use Brave browser (which was recommended to me by another MN user).
I have it just for MN and it has made the site usable now.

Hamjam · 02/02/2023 11:21

AllOutofEverything · 02/02/2023 11:19

@Hamjam Fine you are cool with sex toys adverts. I am not. I do not go to places on the internet that have adverts like this.

you don’t need to be rude about it, I said I was open for discussion about it but I thought that talking about women’s sex is a good thing. There’s no need for an attitude towards me for having a different opinion to you 🙄

saraclara · 02/02/2023 11:21

TeenTraumaTrials · 02/02/2023 10:35

And the irony of the ad appearing on this thread

It's a screenshot posted by a pp for those of us who didn't know what this is about

ancientgran · 02/02/2023 11:21

ValerieDoonican · 02/02/2023 11:05

Oh absolutely not. The holy act of procreation should not be sullied by any pleasure on the part if the receptacle, should it?

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So I got that bit wrong as well. Hangs my head in shame.

cofeetablebook · 02/02/2023 11:21

I used to have a volvo but it wasn't womby enough...

AmaryllisNightAndDay · 02/02/2023 11:20

How tasteful. I've been seeing those for a couple of days, didn't really think to complain.

Sex in motherhood has never been taboo or we'd all be only children and after a few generations the human race would have died out Hmm

Ostryga · 02/02/2023 11:20

AllOutofEverything · 02/02/2023 11:18

Can someone recommend a free adblocker?
I am not okay with sex toys adverts.
I have never before seen sex toys adverts on the internet and do not want them now.

I’ve used AdBlock Plus for years. It’s free and works brilliantly.

CousinKrispy · 02/02/2023 11:20

I'm seeing adverts for crisps and knitting wool, I think this says something about my buying habits :-(

Ostryga · 02/02/2023 11:19

Who on earth approved this at mumsnet. Vulva owners?!

SURELY by now you must know your target audience, by which I mean women. Not womb-havers or whatever other fucking silly term men are coming up with nowadays to not say W O M A N. It’s not a dirty word you know.

Vallmo47 · 02/02/2023 11:19

I agree with OP and hope Mumsnet addresses these errors of judgment.

Youwhatnowbiggles · 02/02/2023 11:19

Sex in motherhood is taboo? Should those of us with more than one child be deeply embarrassed?! WTAF. Is this a Gerald Ratner moment for Mumsnet?

PollyAmour · 02/02/2023 11:19

I think we are all grown up enough to know where to buy toys for the bedroom should we so desire. I'm not a fan of in yer face vibrator adverts either.

AllOutofEverything · 02/02/2023 11:19

@Hamjam Fine you are cool with sex toys adverts. I am not. I do not go to places on the internet that have adverts like this.

SpongeBobJudgeyPants · 02/02/2023 11:19

Oh ye gods. Don't know which is worse, the ad which is NSW, or the Wokeness. Does have an adblocker stop this nonsense? Asking for a friend. And actually, it's a bit 'niche' wanting to crack one out with Shrek's ear... Just sayin. Grin

Embelline · 02/02/2023 11:19

ensure* ffs.

Embelline · 02/02/2023 11:18

Actually I’m fine with the language if we can endure men are referred to as “penis owners” or “those with testicles” and not men or males.
Be consistent at least.

Socrateswasrightaboutvoting · 02/02/2023 11:18

JellyBabiesSaveLives · 02/02/2023 10:09

Read that as Volvo owners and thought driving was going to get a lot more interesting

😂

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