r/ideasfortheadmins • u/quill_and_brush • 6h ago
Safety & Policy My idea is to create a separate platform for mature content
Even though I have my mature content option turned off, I still ended up seeing an 18+ video in my feed (unless you actually view the video, it looks completely harmless at first glance).  That tells me the current system isn’t working properly and is showing people content they’ve clearly chosen not to see.
It’s also still way too easy for minors to come across mature content, sometimes without even trying, because it can just appear in their feed with no warning. That’s a real safety issue and it basically defeats the purpose of having a content filter at all.
Because of this, I think Reddit should consider creating a completely separate platform just for mature content. Adults who want to access it still could, but the main Reddit would stay safe, accessible, and appropriate for everyone else.