If there are no mods on tattle and this site really is a free for all then how in the hell have I ended up with warnings in the past for being naughty? Make it make sense!
The moderation is just right in my opinion, encouraging members not to moderate and to use the report button is a good thing! It’s not up to us to police others but if we see something that breaks the rules then that is what the report button is for. I feel like everyone knows their role as either members or mods and the rules are simple and clear. That being said, we are still allowed to discuss pretty much anything, even more controversial topics as long as it’s kept civil. Threads don’t get removed just because some members don’t like it, instead you are encouraged to just avoid threads you don’t like, like an adult. I’ve been on forums where you’re not even allowed to swear and certain topics will get shut down with no explanation and it just wasn’t for me. Sites like mumsnet care more about their reputation with brands and influencers rather than their members resulting in over moderating. There are also far worse sites out there, 4chan and even Reddit can be total cesspits but get a pass. I agree with the users saying that one of the reasons this site gets so much hate is because it’s predominantly frequented by women sharing our views which certain parts of society still seem to struggle with. Members of this site are always described as ‘bored housewives’ or similar in the news articles I’ve read and it has a misogynistic undertone to it.
The thing is these influencers are choosing to come here and read about themselves, it’s not like we are discussing things in the comments under their latest ig post. There are much more famous people who have much worse things said about them online, in magazines, newspapers and even in their own social media posts and they don’t seem to give a tit, theyd have no time for anything else if they spent all their time trying to stop people sharing opinions online. So it seems these influencers and -z list celebs who spend their time trying to shut down a gossip forum must have far too much time on their hands to begin with. People will have opinions on you when you throw yourself into the public eye, both good and bad. It’s not compulsory to come here and read them. This need to constantly know what people think of you is so unhealthy and it’s getting worse with influencer culture and social media obsession.
Tattle is the modern day equivalent of having a gossip over the garden fence with your neighbour. Nothing wrong with it at all. It’s one of the friendlier forums I’ve been a part of.