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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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scratchedbymycat · 05/02/2023 09:12

The language is dehumanising and offensive. Reducing women to body parts or functions is misogynistic. Wtf are you thinking Mumsnet?

Boiledeggandtoast · 05/02/2023 11:48

EmpressaurusOfWitchesBackFromTheDead · 04/02/2023 19:52

I don't know for the app but if you're on the website:

Click the person icon in the top right corner.
Click on settings.
Click on more settings.
Click on Talk settings.
Scroll to the bottom of the page.
Click on Manage hidden threads and topics.
Type Sex into the search box & when it appears, click Hide.

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Thanks Empressaurus, very helpful.

EmpressaurusOfWitchesBackFromTheDead · 05/02/2023 20:53

You’re welcome.

Georgyporky · 06/02/2023 10:27

I see it's now appeared as a promotion in "Food & Recipes".

Are we meant to suck it as well ?

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CoconutQueen · 06/02/2023 11:09

Georgyporky · 06/02/2023 10:27

I see it's now appeared as a promotion in "Food & Recipes".

Are we meant to suck it as well ?

I was in the money section yesterday looking for threads on financial stuff - also VIBRATOR PROMO THREADS in the middle of the money section!!

FFS @MNHQ - what a seedy inappropriate site you have become - what are you thinking of?

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MermaidEyes · 06/02/2023 11:22

Crozzlypocket · 04/02/2023 17:04

Oh god I didn't even mention THE BOTTLES. Ok.

  1. No woman in the history of ever has said 'damn, do you know what's missing from this advert when I'm trying to purchase this vibrator? A reminder of how I feed my babies. No really! I want it rammed down my throat that I'm a mum, even when the timing is hideously inappropriate. Seriously. When I'm right on the edge I want you to run into my bedroom and whisper 'the early learning centre' in my ear'. The only way this is not a creepy move is if the graphic designers are 17 year old boys and trying to think of things that relate to mums. Please tell me they're 17. The other explanations are very icky.

This. The last thing I a want to be reminded of during sex is my children. That's just a no no. I don't know whose brainless idea this was, but it's most likely backfiring.
Also agree with pp about the timing of the Sex board suddenly appearing in Active. Very dodgy. A bit like most of the pervy blokes who post in there.

GallantGus · 06/02/2023 12:49

I think the company is trolling mumsnet tbh. I don’t think they give a shit about sales.

Firecarrier · 06/02/2023 21:03

Just had the blasted advert pop up again so came here to see what @MNHQ had to say - not a lot by the looks of it 👀

cofeetablebook · 06/02/2023 21:46

Did anyone actually think MNHQ would do anything about this?

Whadda · 06/02/2023 22:16

I find it amusing that people are referring to MN’s attitude toward their customers (eg, the users of this forum)

Forum users are not the customer, they are the product.

BIWI · 06/02/2023 22:54

I find that adblocker, and the ability to hide topics, make mumsnet a much better place.

Notaboutyouthistime · 07/02/2023 00:25

Whadda · 06/02/2023 22:16

I find it amusing that people are referring to MN’s attitude toward their customers (eg, the users of this forum)

Forum users are not the customer, they are the product.

That explains a lot.

GCAcademic · 07/02/2023 12:37

Whadda · 06/02/2023 22:16

I find it amusing that people are referring to MN’s attitude toward their customers (eg, the users of this forum)

Forum users are not the customer, they are the product.

That was the case until MNHQ introduced Mumsnet Premium, which some users are paying for. They are customers.

C8H10N4O2 · 07/02/2023 16:04

CoconutQueen · 06/02/2023 11:09

I was in the money section yesterday looking for threads on financial stuff - also VIBRATOR PROMO THREADS in the middle of the money section!!

FFS @MNHQ - what a seedy inappropriate site you have become - what are you thinking of?

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Whenever I turn off the adblocker I'm astonished at the inappropriate placement of many of the adverts (especially some of those targeting women in the infertility and birth topics).

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