I made it clear before launching Spoutible what the policy would be. What is rude is people not caring about the legal and financial ramifications of allowing adult and explicit content. And for the record, I did listen to the users, and they voted NO. So should I ignore the majority who voted NO?
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Jen Moseley @jenmoseleyThis spout was removed because the account associated with it was suspended.05:53 PM - Feb 19, 2023
06:08 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Christopher Bouzy.
Some of those votes were very bad.
The posts are too short.
Handling of video not great.
The posts are too short.
Handling of video not great.
09:22 AM - Mar 01, 2024
In response to Christopher Bouzy.
I voted no. Still feel that was the correct choice. Thank you for keeping Spoutible the place we asked for.
05:49 PM - Aug 07, 2023
In response to Christopher Bouzy.
Agree. Plenty of places to access porn. Not on here. I voted, no porn. Spoutible should be for sharing intelligent opinions.
01:15 AM - Feb 20, 2023
In response to Christopher Bouzy.
I like the nudity on Twittelon , enjoyed people being able to express themselves. I also understand that not everyone receives the nudity without presumption, which leads to harassment.
I think eventually users should curtate content to their own comfort level.
G, PG, PG-13, R, X.
I think eventually users should curtate content to their own comfort level.
G, PG, PG-13, R, X.
10:59 PM - Feb 19, 2023
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
In 10 weeks, I haven’t seen even one Post.News post attacking their TOS:
“Adult Content. We support nudity in art, comedy, and celebrating the human body, but some members may be offended by it. Please do not share pornography or explicit adult content on the site. There are other places for that
“Adult Content. We support nudity in art, comedy, and celebrating the human body, but some members may be offended by it. Please do not share pornography or explicit adult content on the site. There are other places for that
07:39 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Jean Poole.
I’m on Post.News too and haven’t seen this questioning of vague policies. Or please explain more thoroughly. I don’t see this pressure to change the rules at Post.News like I see here. This whole thing seems suspicious to me. Thank you Christopher for standing your ground.
09:52 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Christopher Bouzy.
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07:28 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Christopher Bouzy.
You're on the right track. Stay the course. There will always be someone who wants to be a victim or complain about things. Let's just keep moving forward without them.
06:44 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Christopher Bouzy.
I agree, that for now the policy should stay the same, but good policy is only good if it adapts and is reviewed over time. I suggest that policy be regularly reviewed, maybe with user input, every once in a while or as knowledge changes.. it's the prudent thing to , eventually.
06:44 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Christopher Bouzy.
After taking some time to read many, many opinions, it now seems to be more about "Why can't I use your absolutely free site to make myself $$$$$!!!???" instead of standing up for a marginalized group like they're claiming.
Which is absolutely disgusting, IMO.
Which is absolutely disgusting, IMO.
06:36 PM - Feb 19, 2023
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
@cbouzy you must be sooo tired right now working nonstop. The bright side is you have reached critical mass for controversy. Congratulations! Content moderation will never be not-messy. You're sticking to your principles + being transparent about them. Well done. Stay thoughtful, it's working.
06:33 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Christopher Bouzy.
My takeaway is that there is a segment of SW looking for paths to get customers. They saw Spoutible as a possible opportunity. It's not an opportunity. Spoutible users are not buyers and sellers. If you want that, go elsewhere.
06:25 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Christopher Bouzy.
People demanding a free social media site also be a safe haven for porn is crazy. The legal and financial ramifications of which would include vetting age when there is nudity/sexual content, or risk child exploitation. Sadly there is a 100% chance that would happen.
06:23 PM - Feb 19, 2023
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
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06:22 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Christopher Bouzy.
No, you should not give in. We voted, and even discussed it during your Twitter Spaces meetings. The results were strongly opposed to any porn content. Please don't give in.
You're not being rude, they are being pushy.
You're not being rude, they are being pushy.
06:21 PM - Feb 19, 2023
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In response to Christopher Bouzy.
Been here from the start
Love SW and Porn
I have literally millions of options to engage with them.
I voted NO to porn/explicit material here. I had enough of that on the bird site.
You can not please everyone and it is your project.
Keep going making Spoutible great.
Love SW and Porn
I have literally millions of options to engage with them.
I voted NO to porn/explicit material here. I had enough of that on the bird site.
You can not please everyone and it is your project.
Keep going making Spoutible great.
06:21 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Rodney Chiang-Cruise 江威慶.
I think there is some massive deflection going on here to undermine the site and look for ways to stymie it.
I think @cbouzy is good to set boundaries. The position of “I’ll change your policies for you because I disagree with them” is next level entitlement.
I think @cbouzy is good to set boundaries. The position of “I’ll change your policies for you because I disagree with them” is next level entitlement.
06:35 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Christopher Bouzy.
Was the majority aware of the discrimination against queer and disabled people that leads to queer and disabled people being overrepresented among sex workers? Sure, don't allow explicit sex acts in photos and videos, but allowing people to link to and/or talk about their work is a rights issue.
06:20 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Christopher Bouzy.
Like the judge said about porn, "I know it when I see it." I don't know why trans/LGBTQ+ thinks this is targeting them. I haven't seen posts reflecting that.
I will say is I saw enough sex pics and dick pics on the bird. I don't want to see that here. It's unnecessary. Go elsewhere for that.
I will say is I saw enough sex pics and dick pics on the bird. I don't want to see that here. It's unnecessary. Go elsewhere for that.
06:19 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Diana Demarest.
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06:23 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Christopher Bouzy.
I recall a discussion and vote to not allow explict content on this site. So what's the problem now?
06:17 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Christopher Bouzy.
Absolutely not! Thank you for sticking to your word. My mother used to say, you can’t please everybody. Let’s carry on peacefully!!!
06:16 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Christopher Bouzy.
Why am I having flashbacks to Donald Trump and Kari Lake not liking the results and demanding new elections?
06:16 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Christopher Bouzy.
I think people don’t understand the money it would take to allow explicit content and stay within the law. You’re doing the right thing.
06:14 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Regina Michele.
Especially with the Supreme Court cases coming up that could gut Section 230 and leave companies liable for what their users post.
06:46 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Christopher Bouzy.
I believe someone is setting the stage to bring disruption to Spoutible.
06:13 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Christopher Bouzy.
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06:11 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Richard Moon.
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06:21 PM - Feb 19, 2023
In response to Richard Moon.
Agreed. There is a lot of nuanced discussion that the people of this platform DESERVE TO ENGAGE IN.
I don't want to see porn on here either, honestly, but I think people who make porn should have a right to talk about their work, because sex workers don't usually have other options for survival.
I don't want to see porn on here either, honestly, but I think people who make porn should have a right to talk about their work, because sex workers don't usually have other options for survival.
06:27 PM - Feb 19, 2023
