If you need urgent support, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. To contact our Crisis Messenger (open 24/7) text THEMIX to 85258.
Best Of
Re: Direct Messaging (DMs)
@independent_ i vote we all make a new charityyou can be CEO haha
Ahaha @Rose113 imagine me in charge
would either be a disaster, or amazing. I think I’ll try to be prime minister 
Direct Messaging (DMs)
We wanted to let you know that we’ve made the decision to turn off Direct Messages (DMs) on the Mix community.
This change is part of our commitment to prioritising the safety and wellbeing of all of our members as we are a service for young people. We regularly review our features to ensure they align with best practices and legal requirements.
With the introduction of the Online Safety Act (2023), online services are now regulated to ensure children are protected from online harm. This includes requirements such as age-limited content and the moderation of peer-to-peer communication, especially for children. The use of DMs has been removed to help ensure we meet these standards.
Importantly, recent changes to the Act in April 2025 mean that compliance with this guidance is no longer just best practice, but a legal requirement. As we understand it, enforcement processes could follow if we fail to comply.
We know how important it is to connect with others, and we want to reassure you that our core services including the discussion boards, group chats, and expert support remain available. These spaces are moderated and designed to give you the chance to talk, share, and support each other safely.
We always encourage everyone to stay safe online and you can check out our advice on online safety and our guidance on reporting and blocking on social media. If you're ever unsure about something or need help, you can also reach out to our community team by emailing community@themix.org.uk
Thank you for being part of this community and helping us keep it a safe, supportive space for all.
This change is part of our commitment to prioritising the safety and wellbeing of all of our members as we are a service for young people. We regularly review our features to ensure they align with best practices and legal requirements.
With the introduction of the Online Safety Act (2023), online services are now regulated to ensure children are protected from online harm. This includes requirements such as age-limited content and the moderation of peer-to-peer communication, especially for children. The use of DMs has been removed to help ensure we meet these standards.
Importantly, recent changes to the Act in April 2025 mean that compliance with this guidance is no longer just best practice, but a legal requirement. As we understand it, enforcement processes could follow if we fail to comply.
We know how important it is to connect with others, and we want to reassure you that our core services including the discussion boards, group chats, and expert support remain available. These spaces are moderated and designed to give you the chance to talk, share, and support each other safely.
We always encourage everyone to stay safe online and you can check out our advice on online safety and our guidance on reporting and blocking on social media. If you're ever unsure about something or need help, you can also reach out to our community team by emailing community@themix.org.uk
Thank you for being part of this community and helping us keep it a safe, supportive space for all.
TheMix
2
Re: What if I'm over 25?
me who's turning 26 in 9 years, 2 months, 16 days, 14 hours, and 27 minutes...
oh no
oh no
Re: 📆 This Week's Schedule w/c 05.05
Hi gang!
Here is this week's schedule for what Group Chats and Support Threads we should be able to run this week. We'll aim to post these schedules every Monday whilst we're experiencing some chat closures.
Disclaimer: These are also subject to change based on mod and supervisor availability. If we make any changes, this post will be updated ASAP.
Note: To access our chats please head here, and to access our threads they happen right here on the boards!Tuesday: General Chat and Support Circle
Wednesday: General Chat and Support Chat
Thursday: General Chat
Friday: Afternoon General Chat (1.30pm-3.30pm)
Saturday: Body Doubling Chat (11am-12.30pm) and Support Topic Thread on Studying (3.30pm-5pm)
Sunday: Sunday Support Thread (Time TBC) and General Chat and Support Chat
Sounds like a good schedule, full house on Wednesday and Sunday, hopefully it stays like that. Cheers Doz.
Re: 📆 This Week's Schedule w/c 05.05
Buzzing for the friday afternoon chat, you get to hear all my daytime ramblings I’m lonely through the day so this is great for me
I’m lonely through the day so this is great for meRe: General chit chat
Ok I concede. It’s bloody boiling. It wasn’t that warm inside yesterday, just outside.. must apologise to @Katie, i understand your need for a fan now!
But I’ve stripped the bed, I’m even washing the mattress protector. I’m gonna attempt to flip the (double) mattress over as well, wish me luck doing that on my own, I might show up to chat tonight with a broken back, knee, elbow, neck and brain. I am supposed to flip the mattress every couple of months, but it’s heavy so I think I have a justification for why I don’t.
Annoyingly I only have one mattress protector, so I’m gonna have to wait until that’s done and dry before I can put the other set of bedding on. I have 2 of everything else deliberately so I can get it done in one go.
Hoping to spend a bit of time outside later, but also have to pop into town to grab some dog food. Think it’s a day for the sunroof to be open tbh. I’ll hang the washing out first I think then we’ll head in
But I’ve stripped the bed, I’m even washing the mattress protector. I’m gonna attempt to flip the (double) mattress over as well, wish me luck doing that on my own, I might show up to chat tonight with a broken back, knee, elbow, neck and brain. I am supposed to flip the mattress every couple of months, but it’s heavy so I think I have a justification for why I don’t.
Annoyingly I only have one mattress protector, so I’m gonna have to wait until that’s done and dry before I can put the other set of bedding on. I have 2 of everything else deliberately so I can get it done in one go.
Hoping to spend a bit of time outside later, but also have to pop into town to grab some dog food. Think it’s a day for the sunroof to be open tbh. I’ll hang the washing out first I think then we’ll head in
Re: plushie/teddy thread
I have no idea how to get a picture of it onto my work laptop but trust me when I say I would own every single one of the dragons if I could - my favourite is a blue and red one which is named Apricot!!
Buster cannot accept that there are other fluffy beings in your life that get attention which aren't him, he's valid!
Buster cannot accept that there are other fluffy beings in your life that get attention which aren't him, he's valid!
Leyla
3
Re: Animal quiz 🐯
Woooo animals!! A great quiz topic choice, let's see who should have been a zookeeper hehe
Leyla
2
Re: General chit chat
@shannon_164 omg not the spider! I’m weird in that spiders don’t scare me, but heaven forbid a wasp comes in! I revert back to a terrified toddler when that happens and have to ask a real adult to come help me get it out