How adult is the adult section allowed to be?

This is just my opinion, but during my time as a member here (approximately 18 months), I have observed that when a discussion strays into truly adult territory, it can result in getting heated quite quickly. For some, it can just be too triggering, especially if they have had traumatic experiences in the past.

I can't recall if it was last year, or earlier this year... A former member had asked a question about a deeply personal matter, relating to a solo adult activity... I'm trying to choose my words carefully here. In addition to causing amusement amongst some members, it also caused a lot of upset and demands from some members for the moderators to completely remove the discussion.

If one takes the time to look, one can stumble across some really open and frank discussions about sex. Only a few days ago I happened to find one that was created about 3 years ago. From my perspective, I found it refreshingly honest, and I thought it was great that the members involved felt comfortable enough to be as open as they were.

I just don't think it would happen now without someone taking offence and objecting.

Sporadic Sparkly said:

I just don't think it would happen now without someone taking offence and objecting.

But it's worth considering that we'll never find out whether these conversations could happen if no one starts them for fear of causing offence.

Sadly, I think it has been proven that such discussions can get contentious, and too distressing for some members. This is why I am all in favour of there being a 'private' opt-in forum for those kinds of discussions.

Sadly, I think it has been proven that such discussions can get contentious, and too distressing for some members. This is why I am all in favour of there being a 'private' opt-in forum for those kinds of discussions.

LOL

Calm down Peter. Too much excitement can be bad for a person, especially before the watershed. All things in moderation, as they say. 

Now I am feeling worried about what you thought I may have been thinking. Lol.

No, that is not an invitation for you to tell me what you thought I had been thinking.

Oh no I can’t imagine what you might be thinking of.  <_<

Oh heck! 'XXX' almost suggests that the content would be... how can I put it?... Absolute filth, and definitely in breach of the community rules.   

I think there is 0 chance of the mods makeing 'naughty' / XXX / NSFW forum or whatever you'd like to call it but I whole heartedly suport the idea.