Another reason why having the best domain is essential?

[seemly]

I spotted this the other day, but didn't think to share it.

Mattel (toy maker) added a link to www.wicked.com (a porn site) instead of www.WickedMovie.com on their franchise doll packaging.

"There’s a website listed on the toy box, but instead of linking to the webpage for the movie adaptation of the Tony-winning musical, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, Mattel has mistakenly listed the URL to a pornographic website."

Mattel’s ‘Wicked’ Movie Dolls Mistakenly List Porn Site on Packaging

The packaging of Mattel's 'Wicked' movie dolls include the address to a pornographic website.

variety.com

 

[seemly]

Also - maybe we could do with a non-uk domain forum category for non-uk domain related news?

 

[Hook]

This is one of the biggest fuckups of all times... clearly this should be recalled WW...

 

[seemly]

I've worked in companies that design product packaging (pharmaceutical), and I've seen the numerous sign-off stages prior to print. Clearly the same safeguarding's aren't in place for kids toys - which is pretty piss poor.

This should have (obviously) never happened.

It may sound overly dramatic, but the mental impact of this sort of thing can be irreparable. Heads really should roll, with a substantial compensation package put in place for counselling.

 

[ben]

Surely there should be more safeguarding not less. Pretty bad this. But I don't think kids are going to be going to any domain name to be honest. But maybe I am disconnected. Kids these days have phones at age 8

 

[rb5]

Similar happened not too long ago: https://techcrunch.com/2023/09/01/l...ks-after-website-on-packaging-displayed-porn/

 

[Lee]

Whilst this situation is bad I don't think many kids will be visiting the domain on the packet. Why?

1. Most kids will rip open the doll either on Xmas day or birthday etc and the packet will get thrown out.
2. Most ISPs block porn by default. I'm not sure how many people apply to an ISP or mobile network to get them to unlock adult content but doubt many do tbh. I never have

 

[ben]

ISP do not auto block porn, but you can enable the filters. I remember back in the good old days of GPRS and Orange, BT Mobile etc. they did used to block adult content by default.

 

[Lee]

ISP do not auto block porn, but you can enable the filters. I remember back in the good old days of GPRS and Orange, BT Mobile etc. they did used to block adult content by default.

Thanks for the info.

For some reason I thought they did!

TBH, I've not had broadband for 7 years now since moving to rural country. I can only use 4G and I know on both Voda and EE adult stuff is blocked by default. Just tested going on Onlyfans using both networks and it did not let me!

 

[astutiumRob]

The default setting of all consumer isps is standard blocking/filtering ( and constant monitoring/reporting/logging ) on.

That can be upped a level ( or 2 in some cases ) based on request by the account holder or limited 3rd parties.

It can be dropped 1 or 2 levels on request, but AFAICR not completely turned off.

Mobile providers follow similar rules, and business accounts generally default to the min levels out of the box.