Summary
Vinted, an online shopping platform, removed sexually explicit ads after a user reported seeing an inappropriate video while using the app. The platform has a policy against unwanted sexual content and has blocked such ads in response. Concerns have been raised about protecting children from explicit content online.
Key Facts
- Vinted removed ads with sexual content after a user's complaint.
- The ad was seen by a user named Kirsty Hopley while she was shopping for clothes.
- The user reported the incident because she found the content offensive and had content filters in place at home.
- Vinted has a rule against unsolicited sexual content on their platform.
- Concerns were raised about how this content appears despite protections like the UK's Online Safety Act.
- The Advertising Standards Authority states ads causing harm or offense are unacceptable.
- The ad in question promoted DramaWave, a mobile app with scripted short stories.
- The platform is facing scrutiny for some users directing others to adult content.
