[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.

[nabman11]

I've came across a problem with a particular song: Think About You by Guns and Roses has been marked as explicit. I know that GnR and even the album the song is in isn't exactly kid friendly, but explicit markings are for individual songs and what's weird is that a song about a guy thinking about his girlfriend while they're separated (yes, that's it) has been marked explicit. I know the word high is said once, but a couple of F bombs are dropped in Whiplash by Metallica and nobody beat an eye. What I'm saying is that a song with the same message as Oh, Sherrie by Steven Perry shouldn't be marked as explicit.

[bobbycrook1]

For me I totally agree with you, for us it's just that we have children
that enjoy music but are too young for swearing but your right, they
wouldn't even know what "high" was referring to utilise would certainly
pick up swear words BUT.......it's OK because on the "FAMILY PLAN" there is
an option to filter out explicit songs..............oh............hang
on...........NOPE I forgot, it's google play music that have used some
common sense with their family plan.
You know what makes me laugh, spotify is really good but I've just
cancelled my family plan and stuck with Google music. It's a shame when
companies don't care !

[johncats]

Spotify do care - but not about children

[JulieLDSP]

OK, no choice but to use Pandora until they add an explicit (or radio version)  filter. Really? The the "N" word blasting with my 2 year old in ear shot? (OK, too funny that I typed that word out and when it posted, they'd changed it to "bleep"! They'll happily filter a post but not create a way for us to filter music?!?) We're not just talking potty mouth-we're talking racially offensive stuff.  Not providing a way to avoid exposing ourselves and our kids to completely inappropriate language doesn't even make good business sense. 

[Vstyle]

I love listing to spotify but can when im around the kids or at parents house would love to have this explicit filter.

[jasonm16]

Since Spotify will not respond or take any action to serve this obvious consumer need here, I suggest everyone message the following person on Facebook:

Seth William Farbman - Spotify Head of Marketing.

https://www.facebook.com/sethfarbman

or Twitter - @sethfarbman  

Mr. Farbman was previously at the Gap, and I hope understands how users are concerned for their families and offices.

Perhaps with a few inquiries he can explain why Spotify chooses to ignore more than 5000 customers rather than provide a simple 'Filter' button.

[Rorey]

Updated: 2016-07-26

Hello community! Spotify here. We just wanted to check back in to say we hear you but we don't have an update at the moment. You can show your support for this idea by adding your vote. We’ll update this thread when we have more info to share.

[Room13]

Thank you Rorey... I think.  What was the status before your update- was it also "Good idea, vote for it" or was it something else? 

[GCTJR]

Rorey I think we all have been voting this entire time.  We vote to have a choice.  I do not mind certain language in my music but I have young children and I do not think it is appropriate for them.  This is not about censoring our artist it's about changing America.  We need to put our children in an environment so they can succeed and teaching them the correct values from the start is the most important thing we can do for them.  When they are older and the choose to listen to certain music it will be up to them to make that choice.  Regardless of what I think, If you look at the masses we all agree.  1. Do not censor  but 2. give people the CHOICE!!!  Do not delay this any further just get it done!!  Thanks!!!!

[Bmozisek]

Hey Rory and everyone else,

We know spotify doesn't care a single whit about a single user on this thread.  Don't let the platitude from Rory get your hopes up.  Leave Spotify now. On November 11, 2015, Meredith posted the exact same thing and nothing has been done.  And the only update 8 months later is to tell us the same thing.

Status changed to: Good idea, vote for it
Updated: 2015-11-17
Hey everyone, Spotify Staff here again. We want to let you all know that we are continuing to keep an eye on this idea as it grows in the Idea Exchange. We don't have an update for you at the moment, this idea has the 'Good Idea' status. If we have any news around this feature we'll post here so you're the first to know. Thanks!

https://community.spotify.com/t5/Live-Ideas/Explicit-button/idi-p/3869/page/118#comments