Why is Sex topic now in Active?

[clarrylove]

It never used to be there before. It doesn't really seem appropriate with some of the titles.

@LilyMumsnet I have asked several times whether it is possible to hide a topic in the app. Is it or isn't it? If it is, how?

I CANT FUCKING HIDE IT! ITS ALREADY ON MY HIDDEN LIST!

No one is suggesting they do these things at the same time in the same room . It is like any list of topics, just because recipes may be listed near exercise for example no-one is suggesting you do these at the same time either. Obviously.

Some of you really need to step back a bit. There is a separate sex board, it isn't fully of 'pervs', it seems well moderated. Discussing sex is fine!

Hide it. Yes we know 'you can't in the app' apparently but if you have an app you can access the site through Google or wherever.

Do you understand that promoting a thread about kids TV in the sex topic is inappropriate?

Some of you really need to step back a bit

Well that's them told. I think maybe you do to @Janiie, you don't need to be quite so bossy.

It's a promotion. It isnt connected to the topic, bit disturbing you would think so tbh.

Sparkling! These threads are full of pitch fork waving bossy boots. Consenting adults discussing sex is fine.

Cue 'I can't hide it though!!'. Yes, yes you can.

Janiie! You are being very bossy yourself!

From the UK government factsheet on the online safety bill:

Platforms likely to be accessed by children will also have a duty to protect young people using their services from legal but harmful material such as self-harm or eating disorder content. Additionally, providers who publish or place pornographic content on their services will be required to prevent children from accessing that content.

www.gov.uk/government/publications/online-safety-bill-supporting-documents/online-safety-bill-factsheet

MNHQ less than a year ago:

But we’re still concerned about how the Bill could affect Mumsnet - and we’re particularly worried about what Parliament will designate as ‘legal but harmful’ content. There are thousands of conversations on Mumsnet every day where women reach out for support after experiencing sexual abuse, or discovering that their kids are struggling with self-harm or eating disorders. Our fear is that blanket definitions of subjects like these as ‘legal but harmful’ could force us to shut those conversations down, meaning that the incredible support that Mumsnet users offer each other in situations like these will be lost.

In the coming weeks, we’ll be talking to Ministers, MPs, Lords and other organisations who share our concerns about the Bill, and doing everything we can to make sure it doesn’t negatively affect Mumsnet users.

www.mumsnet.com/talk/mumsnet_campaigns/4507995-MNHQ-here-Breaking-news-on-the-Online-Safety-Bill

Right now you appear to be doing everything you can to ensure that the online safety bill negatively affects mumsnet users.

Rendering a parenting site unusable if there are children in the room does not make parents' lives easier.

It's being promoted in the sex topic. It's incredibly disturbing that you have such a lack of boundaries that you don't see any problem with that.

I would echo @LangClegsInSpace’s questions, @LilyMumsnet.

I honestly cannot see how the current policy benefits the core membership of the site.

Tbh I pretty much filter out the promotions in my head but if I noticed I'm perfectly capable of not mixing the two together and inadvertently becoming aroused by Peppa Pig.

The truth is (from my perspective anyway) nothing on the sex board is arousing, it's interesting but that's about it.

The sex chat thread is maybe a bit different but only if you actively engage in the thread and start sharing DMs. Reading the thread itself is about as titillating as leafing through a phone book.

I had no problem hiding the sex topic because I have an account and I'm logged in and I use the desktop version.

But I can no longer recommend MN to anyone else because their first view of the site will include all the sex threads.

It's not about you, @Surplus2requirements

I think that's a very valid point. I wouldn't recommend it to my Mum for sure as things stand.

Mind you I'd have to tell her to avoid any thread with Rugby Player in the title as well 😲

I'm not sure what you mean by that?

😂@Surplus2requirements . It’s just like recommending a film to tape and watch at Christmas…. We’re there really so many sex scenes ? The embarrassment!

Were. Not we’re.

Hiding the section doesn't fix the problem @MNHQ, which is that if this is a permanent alteration, it marks a shift at Mumsnet who are now apparently openly welcoming and advertising at horny men. It changes the dynamic of what is a rare female-led community.

If you ask the internet a question about something it takes you to Mumsnet a lot of the time. That’s how I came to be here. I’m not a Mum . I’m not a Dad either.

Thanks @ErrolTheDragon I may have scrolled past as I was mentally filtering for blue posters.

I don't know my PW though and having to go through a browser is a PITA.

Come to think of it though, hiding the topic isn't actually what I want to do. I'm not averse to reading some of the posts WHEN I WANT TO. And if I hide it, I won't be able to do that. As with pp I just don't want to have it pushed at me at completely inappropriate times and places.

And it's a v good point that I won't now be able to point random acquaintances and colleagues here for info!

You are an adult man who has come to MN for the sex threads.

Nobody cares about your personal ability to separate thoughts of peppa pig and rimming in your own mind.

'It's being promoted in the sex topic. It's incredibly disturbing that you have such a lack of boundaries that you don't see any problem with that.'

My boundaries are fine. Of course sensitivity is required regarding promotions, so for example it would be off to have a gin promotion on the alcohol support board, but children's TV recommendations on a sex chat board? Absolutely fine. Parents tend to have sex. No not while watching telly with their kids as you do indeed know.

I'm not sure why anyone would think that promoting kids TV on a board that is hosting pervy blokes touting for sex chat is OK?

Seems wrong on every level to me.

Are you suggesting consenting adults discussing sex are paedophiles?! These threads really are far and away more disturbing than anything I've ever encountered on the sex boards.