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Why so much hate on MN?

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Oncetwicethreetimesmore · 21/09/2026 18:44

@MNHQ
Why so much hate on MN?
Posters hiding behind complaints about the government, presenting themselves as reasonable actors, to push hate about asylum seekers, people with disabilities, benefit claimants..Mostly the same names all day everyday.
I am told to report - MN just not interested.
I am told to hide the thread..
Why isn't moderation better?
I know this will always exist and exists on other platforms but MN makes no effort to even try to anything about it.
You can't really sell MN as a caring, supportive site with all this stuff offered on a daily basis in active.

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LuckyHazelFox · 22/09/2026 20:50

JaneJeffer · 22/09/2026 20:45

Yes person who posted hateful stuff wasn’t compelled to do so but they did to no consequences.

If MN isn't deeming content hateful, it isn't hateful. Becky has explained the rationale behind decisions. Are we all going to complain about every single post we see as wrong? Some posts we report are deleted, others aren't.

BIossomtoes · 22/09/2026 20:51

LuckyHazelFox · 22/09/2026 20:50

If MN isn't deeming content hateful, it isn't hateful. Becky has explained the rationale behind decisions. Are we all going to complain about every single post we see as wrong? Some posts we report are deleted, others aren't.

You have more faith in moderation judgement than me.

LuckyHazelFox · 22/09/2026 20:52

BIossomtoes · 22/09/2026 20:51

You have more faith in moderation judgement than me.

I've seen plenty of inconsistency myself but nothing I can do about it.

JaneJeffer · 22/09/2026 20:53

LuckyHazelFox · 22/09/2026 20:50

If MN isn't deeming content hateful, it isn't hateful. Becky has explained the rationale behind decisions. Are we all going to complain about every single post we see as wrong? Some posts we report are deleted, others aren't.

Who died and made MN God?

EasternStandard · 22/09/2026 20:56

JaneJeffer · 22/09/2026 20:53

Who died and made MN God?

They do get to decide what to delete and what the guidelines are. There’s always other platforms or set one up and you can decide.

LuckyHazelFox · 22/09/2026 20:57

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You're saying every Jewish person should condemn Israel's actions and if they dont they're not really Jewish? You saying murder is taking place doesn't make it so. That's me giving you a polite response.

JaneJeffer · 22/09/2026 20:57

EasternStandard · 22/09/2026 20:56

They do get to decide what to delete and what the guidelines are. There’s always other platforms or set one up and you can decide.

You can’t get rid of me that easily 😆

EasternStandard · 22/09/2026 20:57

JaneJeffer · 22/09/2026 20:57

You can’t get rid of me that easily 😆

Not much you can do then about deletions.

JaneJeffer · 22/09/2026 20:58

I’m finding it fascinating to see who thinks MN moderation is infallible though I must say.

EasternStandard · 22/09/2026 21:01

JaneJeffer · 22/09/2026 20:58

I’m finding it fascinating to see who thinks MN moderation is infallible though I must say.

I think some is off. Probably not the same posts as you consider off. But it’s not that much of a big deal, everyone’s still posting.

LuckyHazelFox · 22/09/2026 21:01

JaneJeffer · 22/09/2026 20:58

I’m finding it fascinating to see who thinks MN moderation is infallible though I must say.

Not infallible but I accept it for what it is. That or I go and post somewhere where I trust moderation, instead of complaining about it every five minutes.

JaneJeffer · 22/09/2026 21:02

LuckyHazelFox · 22/09/2026 21:01

Not infallible but I accept it for what it is. That or I go and post somewhere where I trust moderation, instead of complaining about it every five minutes.

I hope that’s not aimed at me.

JaneJeffer · 22/09/2026 21:02

EasternStandard · 22/09/2026 21:01

I think some is off. Probably not the same posts as you consider off. But it’s not that much of a big deal, everyone’s still posting.

Well not everyone.

LuckyHazelFox · 22/09/2026 21:03

JaneJeffer · 22/09/2026 21:02

I hope that’s not aimed at me.

What's aimed at you? An observation about posters having a choice to continue posting or not?

JaneJeffer · 22/09/2026 21:04

LuckyHazelFox · 22/09/2026 21:03

What's aimed at you? An observation about posters having a choice to continue posting or not?

Why quote me then?

EasternStandard · 22/09/2026 21:04

JaneJeffer · 22/09/2026 21:02

Well not everyone.

You’re annoyed with it but still here. If people have left for BlueSky or X or whatever, great. It’s not compulsory.

JaneJeffer · 22/09/2026 21:05

Saying it’s not compulsory is not compulsory

LuckyHazelFox · 22/09/2026 21:06

JaneJeffer · 22/09/2026 21:04

Why quote me then?

Does it need further explanation?

JaneJeffer · 22/09/2026 21:06

LuckyHazelFox · 22/09/2026 21:06

Does it need further explanation?

Yes that’s why I asked 🤷

EasternStandard · 22/09/2026 21:07

JaneJeffer · 22/09/2026 21:05

Saying it’s not compulsory is not compulsory

You’re not going to change the moderation.

LuckyHazelFox · 22/09/2026 21:08

JaneJeffer · 22/09/2026 21:06

Yes that’s why I asked 🤷

You talked about people believing mods are infallible. I addressed that.

JaneJeffer · 22/09/2026 21:09

EasternStandard · 22/09/2026 21:07

You’re not going to change the moderation.

OK you know best

EasternStandard · 22/09/2026 21:10

JaneJeffer · 22/09/2026 21:09

OK you know best

Fine see how you go. The next thread will be the same.

JaneJeffer · 22/09/2026 21:11

EasternStandard · 22/09/2026 21:10

Fine see how you go. The next thread will be the same.

Yes I’m sure it will be. Slán

EasternStandard · 22/09/2026 21:12

JaneJeffer · 22/09/2026 21:11

Yes I’m sure it will be. Slán

No idea what you mean there. Sure it’s positive as ever ;