When you write publicly about racism or boundary violations online, you brace yourself for silence. You expect screenshots and sighs, maybe solidarity—but rarely swift action.
That’s why I want to take a moment to acknowledge The Cage team for doing exactly what every kink platform should: listening, responding, and protecting its members.
After I shared my experience of receiving racist, fetishizing messages, I received this response:
“I am sorry you had to endure this. I've removed his account from THE CAGE.
If you need to report someone for any reason please do so via their profile page through the Report button, this helps us handle reports in order and with proper documentation.”
That’s it. Simple. Clear. Decisive.
No excuses. No “we’ll look into it.” Just action.
Accountability is a form of aftercare. When a community enforces its own boundaries, it models what consent culture looks like in practice. It tells survivors and marginalized members, you are safe here, and your voice matters.
I’m not naïve; no platform can catch everything. But quick, transparent responses like this set the standard. They remind us that moderation isn’t censorship—it’s consent enforcement.
To the Cage Monkey who handled my report: thank you.
You made the space safer for more than just me.