We're just catching up with the comments here - please bear with us as there's a lot going on at the moment and we're up against it a bit.
We have noticed a small increase in new users posting inflammatory content, and we're banning those we believe are not participating in good faith. This isn't uncommon when significant or controversial news events occur and we're sorry if you've seen posts that have upset you. As media reports have highlighted, and as you're likely aware, there's a lot of misinformation on social media surrounding recent events, which has undoubtedly contributed to wider unrest. We will remove any posts reported to us that we believe promote such agendas and are designed to be inflammatory. We also acknowledge that amid so much misinformation, MNers will want to discuss what has been reported elsewhere and perhaps seek clarity.
Our guidelines allow for the expression of diverse opinions, even on contentious subjects, provided they do not include hate speech, direct threats, or incitement to violence. We of course acknowledge that our moderation isn't perfect and we're sure you have many examples of this (on a site as large as Mumsnet, we may miss some things), but our intention is always to remove any form of hate speech.
With over 30,000 posts per day, we rely on reports from Mumsnet users to help us manage content, for which we are hugely appreciative. If you believe we've made the wrong call on any post, we're always open to a discussion.
You can find out more information from our Talk guidelines.