Minds NSFW

NSFW means Not Safe For Work.

I don't believe that Minds or any social media should be used while at work.

I also don't believe that it is the responsibility of Minds or any social media to provide safe spaces to families. Or anybody, for that matter.

But my personal beliefs in either of these matter.

I understand the need for the "E" tag (Mature Audience) for NSFW content ("Minds defines NSFW content to be posts containing nudity, pornography, violence and gore, profanity and/or sensitive commentary on race, religion and gender.")

Everyone has different definitions for NSFW content. Everyone has different tolerances for NSFW content. I respect that.

Given that, shouldn't people be given the power and responsibility to determine what is NSFW content for themselves and not others? Why should Minds, any company, or anybody determine what is NSFW content for others?

Minds can give their users that power and responsibility by extending the "Block Channel" ability to cover all posts including reminders, boosted, and "unsubscribed feeds."

Minds will empower the user to determine for themselves what is NSFW content by being able to totally block the offending channel. In effect, completely erasing the offending channel from their feeds.

If a channel doesn't respect other people's definition of NSFW content, Minds users can simply block the channel. So it becomes incumbent for the channel to properly tag their posts.

Of course, users will and should have the ability to see or not see NSFW content. No change from today.

Just imagine the work and effort Minds can save from not having to perform this moderation.

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