Mumsnet Talk

Just got my weekly 'parenting news' email from MN and was appalled to discover it features an advert of a "new lower alcohol" wine . I never thought I was much of a snob (I'd hope not, anyway! ) but I do think that for a family-oriented website to advertise alcohol is not just inappropriate, it's kind of hypocritical. Especially as some of MN users may be struggling with alcohol addiction, or being victims of their family members' drinking and related issues. I mean COME ON, a 5.5% alcohol wine isn't exactly some sort of an "alcohol replacement therapy" product ! AIBU?

yes

I don't think MN is a family orientated website - its for grown ups surely?! (except in the school holidays). I can't say it bothers me that much. I get more annoyed when they advertise formula (if they have, I can't remember now).

Ha!

I don't think it's real wine, it's some kind of flavoured water with a wine fume wafted over it.

They were giving the stuff away the other week .

They should be a lot more discerning really, and advertise only the ABV >12% and upwards of £15 a bottle stuff.

Mumsnet turn down a lot of advertising because they think (or are loudly told)that its inappropriate. If you really feel strongly, email MNHQ.If they can't get enough advertising/sponsorship though, they'd have to charge for the site. Personally, I'd prefer to ignore ads for low alcohol wine.

<sips triple gin and tonic>

Yes, you're completely right, absolutely irresponsible.

<<hic>>

Oops sorry it's only Thursday!

yup YABU. It's a grown up site for grown ups! I think most can handle a little advertising don't you?

It's disGUSTing

(that's WRT to low alcohol wine BTW)

Seriously?

SERIOUSLY?

Low alcohol wine is horrid. Alcohol free is vile.

Yabu

I assume the e mail you got was aimed at you - an adult? Not your 13 year old child? If so you then you are being very silly.

MN ARE very irresponsible for advertising low alcohol wine. Bleargh who wants to drink that?

Well given that MN actually has a wine smiley, I'd say it's a pretty good fit.

Sorry.

Is this a joke thread?

It can't be as bad as no-alcohol wine. I just kept trying it when I was pg in the hope that one day it would suddenly seem like the real thing.

YABU. It's a site for grown ups. Grown ups drink wine on occasion. If you don't like it then don't buy it!

I bought some by mistake once

It's a website for adults and advertising wine is hardly FORCING peoe to drink it!

Uhm, it is a site for parents. NOT a family site. There is a big difference imo. A family site would have sections for children with games etc.
This is NOT a family site.

We are all adults here, ads for wine don't bother me. In fact I received a free bottle and it was lurverly so I may be a bit biased

Bottoms up!

I'm a recovering alcoholic and don't have a problem with it.
Lots of people can drink safely, just because I can't I don't see why MN shouldn't get the revenue.
As cakecrumbs says there's a stronger argument against advertising formula. I also wouldn't want to see adverts for payday loans, gambling sites or cigarettes.

Most parents are adults, therefore advertising aimed at the users of a parenting website is perfectly acceptable IMHO.

Its not like they are advertising on the Alcoholic Anonymous website.

I didn't think it was a family orientated website. Is it for children. I wouldn't have thought so.

Ah, BeerTricks , Tesco once sent me some as a sub. I didn't notice 'til I took it out of the fridge.

I nearly cried.

Low alchohol wine

That's appalling

Nothing under13% in this house