Reported Sites

“Hi, My website is an online boutique of fashion accessories for all family members. Customers are unable to go on the site to shop. Please can this be unblocked asap as it is really affecting website traffic and sales. There is no content that is unsuitable or in any relation to pornography of any kind.”

“Please unblcok it as soon as possible ”

“This is a legitimate business site selling legal oils. There is no reason for it being blocked. Our company is registered at companies house and is all above board.”

“Hello, Our domain, mettle.co.uk, has been blocked as containing adult content. We are actually a new banking product, and hope to go live to the public next week. (There is currently no content on the site.) What information do I need to provide to get us unblocked? Thanks, Liz Warner CTO Mettle.co.uk ”

“I have started building a small clothing business and for some unexplained reason my website seems to have been blocked. There is nothing inappropriate on the website and I see no reason why a person under the age of 18 shouldn't be able to browse it. The website block has affected my credibility on social media platforms. May I get some insight into the problem and whether it can be addressed? Kindest of regards, Stefan Enache”

“I want to buy some please”

“This is a site where I have purchased goods from which includes jewellery and bespoke ties ”

“The issue of age restricted access to Firework Websites was raised during a recent meeting of the British Firework Association. At the meeting was the Chair of FELG (Firework Enforcement Liaison Group) which consists of various authorities, including Trading Standards and Fire & Rescue. The Chair of FELG is extremely concerned with the policy of Mobile Phone Networks in respect of restricting access to Firework related websites and has asked that we write to our Acting Authority (Glasgow City Council) who will raise the matter through official channels and report the matter to FELG. The BBFC Guidance clearly states that “The Classification Framework does not cover sites which supply age restricted goods or services such as knives, fireworks, tobacco, legal highs, alcohol, gambling or adult entertainment unless any adult filters in place block on the basis of the types of content listed in Part B of the Classification Framework. It is the retailer’s responsibility to utilise effective age verification systems when it comes to supplying customers with age restricted goods or services, and the relevant local Trading Standards service is responsible for the enforcement of this consumer related legislation.” Both industry and enforcements have concerns that Mobile Networks are operating a restrictive trading practice which has no legal basis. As the BBFC have highlighted, it is the responsibility of Trading Standards to enforce the regulations, not the Mobile Networks. ”

“My small business is being blocked as it says it is 'Pornography'! It is a homeware store and it is affecting our sales. Please help.”

“Please unblock it please ”

“Hi, I am writing to ask for my site to be unblocked.We have an over 18 check box on every page which appears on the site as you enter.I feel it is unfair as all my products are available from the big boys like Amazon and Ebay from multiple sellers.I would really appreciate if you unblock the site and give a small business a chance to compete in this really difficult and these unprecedented times we live in.I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. cheers Paul A”

“Is there any need to block a business directory? It might be half functioning crappy website, but that's no reason to block it”

“Please unblock it no censorship freedom yes. ”

“We don’t sell anything illegal - same products as Holland & Barratt and they are not blocked! ”

“We are a legitimate business, VAT registered. We have a Bricks and Mortar Shop as well as our website. Nothing is sold illegally to under 18's You can only purchase on line through Paypal . You can not hold a Paypal account unless you are over 18. We are registered with the Police as a Firearms Dealer and we are also members of UKARA legitimately selling Airsoft Weapons and accessories.”

“I think this site was incorrectly classfied as being pornographic for reasons unknown, but I can confirm that there is no such content or malware on the site. Thanks”

“This site while controversial aims to help people struggling with a difficult subject. Blocking only adds to any harm that could result. This site is not aimed at minors”

“The site aims to help people with anger issues. It's been dormant for 15 years so hardly poses a risk to anyone”