Hi Cetti, by posting this here you have drawn everyones attention to the question. Curiosity being what it is, I should think that everyone will have a look now. I used the report button when I read it.
IndieSinger you are quite right that the question is genuine enough, but it is one that will likely attract sexually explicit answers or maybe even links to porn sites. If you read the second answer to the question by SmarterThanU you'll see what I mean.
The report button on SmarterThanU's answer would have been the best option.
SmarterThanU has placed quite a few stupid answers over this site yesterday.
SmarterThanU has been about in the animals and nature section too. I was thinking that the name 'SmarterThanU' is a 'fingers-up' at us...is this PaluaB, Dilkes with yet another name??
I understand what you're saying Wraith and this is the very first public plea I've ever made as I usually write discreetly to the Editor - and leave the shouting to others, but sometimes genuine concern for any young viewers and anger at the content overwhelms me - as in this case.
No criticism was meant Cetti. I merely wanted to point out that with the new Report this question button you wouldn't have drawn attention to the question. I too have genuine concern for young site users regarding the content of certain questions and answers posted in reply, and I was worried that young eyes might be drawn to the offending question because of this post. I have reported several questions and answers so far using the report facility and have been impressed with the speed with which AB have dealt with them. I noticed only yesterday that the AB Editor was at work and removed some offensive posts. I hope this is just a fore-runner to future weekend editing.
No offence was taken Wraith, but to make doubly sure I also pressed the 'Report' button!
The Editor is doing a great job, but as in previous posts he cannot see every one, especially in the areas that would appear to be 'safe'. Things are definitely better though which is great news for all of us.