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MNHQ might want to call Radio 4...

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NetworkGuy · 07/01/2011 20:30

Michael Portillo (at approx 20:15) on R4 "Any Questions" was dismissing the number of complaints to the BBC and suggested Mumsnet (because of having a lot of e-mail addresses) might have 'suggested' members complain to the BBC.

I for one had no such e-mail from Mumsnet, and I suspect there is never any suggestion of sending requests to members to act in a co-ordinated way, while there may be information about campaigns (distinct difference) and why MNHQ suggests a specific campaign is worth supporting.

I feel it would be worth someone high profile at MN listen to the piece (on the East Enders storyline) and consider whether it would be worth commenting about this specific suggestion made on national radio and implying that if Mumsnet doesn't like something it would 'organise' thousands of 'individual' complaints.

I think you really ought to set the record straight, that MNHQ picks up on views and may sometimes consider a campaign but does not 'muster support' with a secretive mass e-mail to do such things as individually complain to push up numbers.

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Ponders · 07/01/2011 20:48

you don't have to speak, joni - you can email!

[email protected]

Didn't listen to AQ tonight but am disappointed in M Portillo if he said that. Will have to listen on iplayer

jonicomelately · 07/01/2011 20:45

I'm not brave enough to do that I'm afraid.

Firepile · 07/01/2011 20:44

Two words everyone: Any. Answers. Tomorrow afternoon...

jonicomelately · 07/01/2011 20:43

What an utterly ill-informed comment.

He obviously thinks we're all little women who do whatever we're told to.

bibbitybobbityhat · 07/01/2011 20:41

Yes, mnhq, please do not let him (Portillo) get away with that.

Christmastreedelivery · 07/01/2011 20:39

The BBC website editors blog thingie had a response about the Jody MacIntyre interview, and they used the exact same spin - that a central body had prompted complaints.

How really, really, really annoying. Also hugely insulting to the pain many parents felt, that prompted their response.

Jeeeez. Way to undermine and enrage Mr Portillo. Maybe it's the whole 'woman' and 'woman with opinions' you can't get your head around, clearly we would need some sort of leader. Couldn't possibly be articulate, resourceful, motivated and effective off our own bat.....

Oooo there is so much here that annoys me. So much.

southeastastra · 07/01/2011 20:32

people have been saying all sorts of crap about mn online as well though. think mn should just keep quiet until it blows over - realisitcally ee producers probably cannot belive the amount of publicity this has caused and are probably ecstatic about it

mustdash · 07/01/2011 20:32

The BBCs attitude to this whole thing is just making me really cross.

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