[All Platforms] Explicit Filter

[sekuether21]

Add a button that controls whether Explicit songs are played or not.  When it is off and you're listening to an album or playlist, the explicit songs are skipped. That way you can still listen to your favorite album or playlist when more impressionable members of the family (kids / parents) are around.

[unclepops]

Yeah. I finally cancelled last week. The funny thing is that when I cancelled, their survey asked why? I selected "Other". Most surveys give you a chance to give more info if you select "Other", but not Spotify. I don't think they want to hear it. Anyway, I'm out. Apple's interface isn't as good but I don't have to worry about my daughter hearing lyrics I don't approve.

[frogggster]

I've done it.  I cancelled my premium subscription.  It's feels great.

#SpotifyNotSafeForFamilies.

[jasonm16]

I wonder how many customers Spotify has lost because they refuse to implement this feature, and refuse to say why?

Do they feel they have some twisted 'obligation' to promote explicit artists?  Lame attempt at social engineering?

I can't imagine any good answer.  Not answering is certainly not acceptable either, especially since this has been a continually raised for FOUR YEARS.

I recently subscribed to Premium and was shocked to find this feature absent.  I will go elsewhere.  I suspect the majority of adult listeners don't prefer raunchy and unnecessary explicit content being pushed on them and their families.  Except perhaps Spotify management??

[zotje]

Love the hashtag frogggster!  #SpotifyNotSafeForFamilies

Good luck with Apple Music.  Been using it for almost a year now and not coming back.  If you need some help getting your playlists converted over, download an app called songshift and you can convert every songlist on your spotify to a new Apple Music playlist.

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[earlstod]

Are we all in?  I'm out July 1st.  If we band together, it will make more noise.  #SpotifyNotSafeForFamilies

[Bluemanta]

I have 3 months promo for $0.99 until 9/12/2016.... then I will cancel if the filter is not added by then.

[slumbersix]

So I've been communicating with SpotifyCares on Facebook about the explicit filter. Join in on our conversation about this topic https://www.facebook.com/Spotify/photos/p.10153738897422496/10153738897422496/?type=3&comment_id=101...

[Stephenjpmurphy]

I've visited this thread many times over the last couple of years and, while it's great that there are so many of you that share my opinion, this issue's exposure is currently limited to people who come here searching for an answer. It's time to get  #SpotifyNotSafeForFamilies trending outside of this forum

If you are reading this, you probably feel the same, so, the very next thing you should do is go to one or more of your favourite social media apps and let people know that you are leaving Spotify on 1st July  (Or search for the tag and share someone else's post)

Below is what I've just posted to Facebook :

On July 1st, along with other current users, I'm cancelling my Spotify subscription because they have ignored requests from thousands of people to add the ability to filter out songs with explicit lyrics. Now that they've added a family plan, this is needed more than ever but they still refuse to do it. Hello Apple Music.... #SpotifyNotSafeForFamilies

Here's the link to it if you'd rather just share my post to put some pressure on Spotify:

https://www.facebook.com/SJPMurphy/posts/10153883958428386

[Sanne7]

Hi, I loved your text and I was wondering if I could copy it for my FB site? I will mention it is from you. Please let me know if you are ok with this! Spotify needs to be doing something about this!! Thanks

[Stephenjpmurphy]

Go for it - I put it there to be copied and used as is or changed as you like