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Feminism: Sex and gender discussions

Why is this subforum so intent on removing voices that dont' agree?

440 replies

BeeSouriante · 21/06/2025 00:07

Like I've had three posts removed

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RareGoalsVerge · 21/06/2025 00:08

If you have posts removed you will be sent a link to the talk guidelines. Have you read them?

Dissenting voices are fine if you stay within the guidelines.

BeeSouriante · 21/06/2025 00:11

I've read them but I disagree why do you keep restricting my voice?

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RedToothBrush · 21/06/2025 00:12

Having a different opinion is not the same as trolling for a reaction and starting posts which are deliberately intended to insult or cause confrontation.

RareGoalsVerge · 21/06/2025 00:12

I don't restrict you at all, I am not in charge here. What bit of the guidelines do you disagree with? It's right there by the "post" button that "By posting on Mumsnet you agree to our Terms of Use and to follow our Talk Guidelines."

SlackJawedDisbeliefXY · 21/06/2025 00:13

BeeSouriante · 21/06/2025 00:11

I've read them but I disagree why do you keep restricting my voice?

Everyone follows the same set of rules - you don't get to have special ones

Codlingmoths · 21/06/2025 00:13

You have a post up now. Pretty much all you say they are going to ban me /remove this post now/ you’re evil and you hate me so it’s exceptionally boring, but it’s up.

BreakingBroken · 21/06/2025 00:14

if you do an advanced search on your user name i see that you have made several pro-trans posts and i'm able to see them.
you do know that a man will always be a man and no matter of surgery or chemicals will change that fact.

DrJump · 21/06/2025 00:15

BeeSouriante · 21/06/2025 00:11

I've read them but I disagree why do you keep restricting my voice?

You would have ask Mumsnet. Either directly or on site stuff.

RareGoalsVerge · 21/06/2025 00:21
  • Sweeping negative generalisations about any group, including trans people and gender-critical feminists, won’t be tolerated.
  • Free speech by definition applies to all; for a debate to take place, opposing views which follow our Talk guidelines need to be tolerated, even if you disagree with them.
  • We won’t allow aggressive or rude behaviour towards our moderation team.
If you cannot accept the above principles and persistently ignore them, then I’m afraid you need to accept that Mumsnet isn’t the right place for you.

Is this the bit you disagree with?

JustFish · 21/06/2025 00:26
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Karenrizzlington1967 · 21/06/2025 00:27

This reply has been deleted

This has been deleted by MNHQ for breaking our Talk Guidelines.

lnks · 21/06/2025 00:27

And yet you have 2 threads on the go. I can’t see where you have been deleted.

Scissor · 21/06/2025 00:31

Wise women will help you understand.
They're following the rules of the forum.
Which are explained in written words.

MyAmpleSheep · 21/06/2025 00:42

I think the OP thinks this subforum is moderated by its own users, like Reddit is.

In fact Mumsnet is a commercial organization with a cadre of (I think) paid moderators who probably don't read the posts, until someone hits a "report" button.

So the deliberately goady thread title doesn't make a lot of sense.

SnowFrogJelly · 21/06/2025 01:00

It’s basically true though

Helleofabore · 21/06/2025 01:25

I suggest you report one of your posts and ask MNHQ why you were deleted.

The mods are very professional and do not delete just because a post had an opposing opinion.

BiologicalRobot · 21/06/2025 01:26

Try asking the administrators rather than the members?

There's an email address somewhere.

FlirtsWithRhinos · 21/06/2025 01:41

OP, I see one of your threads that I posted on has been hidden since.

Sometimes threads that have raised concerns about the poster's intentions or where the conversation risks becoming a pile on will be hidden until the moderators have time to look at them properly and reassure themselves the poster is posting in good faith. If you are genuine (and assuming your thread has not ended up a pile on) it will get reinstated.

If I can offer advice though, you seem to have turned up today and started threads about a topic that's clearly close to your heart without taking any time to read through existing posts, find out what may have already been discussed.

I'm sure you can appreciate it is super annoying when someone turns up having clearly not even bothered to do a basic search and read some threads, maybe post on theads already in flight about their favourite topic, and instead just jumps straight in with the 79 millionth post exactly the same as 78,999,999 other posts, every one of which was patiently replied to.

So if you want to get a better experience maybe take the time to hang around, read some threads already running and see if your thoughts will add value there rather than stating new threads all the time.

At the very worst, you'll probably get some great cake recipes!

user1471453601 · 21/06/2025 02:10

I'm a bit torn on this one.

I occasionally post what some might (some frequently do) see as pro trans posts. I'm neither pro nor anti, I just don't like posts that appear to me to be bullying or taking the piss out of one group of people.

On the other hand I have never reported any of the so called attack posts that usually follow. And hope I never have to. I have one opinion, others have a different one. By reporting a post, i would be denying someone the right to their opinion. Despite the fact that those disagreeing with my view have told me to shut up, that I'm a narcissist (still wondering where that came from, but whatever) and that I should be ashamed of myself, I still feel those that post these things have a right to their opinion, as have i.

CassOle · 21/06/2025 02:10

MyAmpleSheep · 21/06/2025 00:42

I think the OP thinks this subforum is moderated by its own users, like Reddit is.

In fact Mumsnet is a commercial organization with a cadre of (I think) paid moderators who probably don't read the posts, until someone hits a "report" button.

So the deliberately goady thread title doesn't make a lot of sense.

Yes, the use of 'subforum' in the OP does give possible visitor from Reddit vibes.

TheywontletmehavethenameIwant · 21/06/2025 03:58

What makes you think you're a dissenting voice and not just a loud and obnoxious voice?

MyLov · 21/06/2025 04:24

BeeSouriante · 21/06/2025 00:11

I've read them but I disagree why do you keep restricting my voice?

I’m not sure you understand how this forum works.

Waitwhat23 · 21/06/2025 05:27

MyLov · 21/06/2025 04:24

I’m not sure you understand how this forum works.

Yep. We've had a few of those recently. Rushing in to scold an entire board without knowing how this forum works.

It might be an idea for the fingerwaggers to lurk a while and get a handle on stuff before making themselves look ridiculous.

But then, that's not the appeal for them. OP, you're just looking for a dopamine hit from telling women off - it's very clear.

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 21/06/2025 05:38

Nothing is pre-moderated here. Users register and post what they like. It's up to other users to report if they think rules have been broken. If the paid moderator on duty agrees, a post will be deleted. One reason would be if a previously banned poster tries to start posting again. The moderators have access to a lot more information than the rest of us which enables them to work that out.

DialSquare · 21/06/2025 06:31

user1471453601 · 21/06/2025 02:10

I'm a bit torn on this one.

I occasionally post what some might (some frequently do) see as pro trans posts. I'm neither pro nor anti, I just don't like posts that appear to me to be bullying or taking the piss out of one group of people.

On the other hand I have never reported any of the so called attack posts that usually follow. And hope I never have to. I have one opinion, others have a different one. By reporting a post, i would be denying someone the right to their opinion. Despite the fact that those disagreeing with my view have told me to shut up, that I'm a narcissist (still wondering where that came from, but whatever) and that I should be ashamed of myself, I still feel those that post these things have a right to their opinion, as have i.

You accused a poster who started a serious thread about women’s experiences, of making fun of others (men). In my book, that is shameful. I’m yet to see you actually engage properly.

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