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Renegade Pictures trawling MN via Private Messages

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Eleison · 17/02/2011 14:41

Apologies if there is already a thread on this. I've received a Private Message via MN from Renegade Pictures asking me if I want to be exploited and humiliated in a an apology for a documentary appear in some trash they are making.

Just want to name them and shame them here. The message is from a producer Paula at Renegade. The username in which the message appeared is Sophiescott. They are making the programme for the BBC. I wonder if the BBC has developed ethical rules of conduct about trawling online communities.

Apparently the post that prompted their intrusion related to my difficulties with my teenage son. Mumsnet has really had it as a support site if we have reached the point where an anonymous appeal for support prompts journalistic attention. I don't even know which post it is so I will have to work back through my posting history so that I can request a deletion.

Anyone know of a good support site that is 'by parents for parents'?

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NetworkGuy · 23/02/2011 07:19

Thanks for that info Helen - and particularly the prompt response from MNHQ + Tech support staff to this problem.

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HelenMumsnet · 22/02/2011 10:13

Hello. Just to let you know, we have now added extra notes to everyone's PM inbox and "compose message" page to make it really clear that PMs are not there for journalists/TV researchers to use to contact our members.

Please do continue to report to us anyone who PMs you with this kind of request.

Saltire · 19/02/2011 12:15

I got one from someone claiming to work for channel 4 and doing a documentary on the Royal Wedding.
Maybe MNHQ could approach BBC, channel 4 etc and say " do you know these people are doing this in your name"?

PaperView · 19/02/2011 12:09

I'mfab People are already wary of what they type.

taugenichts · 18/02/2011 21:37

Envy Grin

I should've been Nancy...

HecateQueenOfWitches · 18/02/2011 20:35

I think networkguy has a good idea. it would be easy to put text into the box that disappears when you click to start your own message.

bibbitybobbityhat · 18/02/2011 20:26

Aitch - I think your acquaintance now works for Jeremy Kyle, where the same tactics still appear to work ...

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NancyMumsnet · 18/02/2011 17:03

taugenichts: Yes

CaptainNancy · 18/02/2011 14:20

Yes Blush macaron, sorry.

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Eleison · 18/02/2011 14:16

Ah now, well if she had said there would be a drink in it ...

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AitchTwoOh · 18/02/2011 14:15

i do know someone who used to work for the vanessa show, ages ago. getting guests basically meant standing a few rounds in the local of the nearest sink estate and waiting for the fighting to start...

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Eleison · 18/02/2011 14:11

Yes, it is bizarre isn't it. It doesn't bode well for the 'sensitive' documentary they spoke about making.

Nasty, nasty conversion of the whole of life into media fodder. What I loved about MN at the start was that here was a miracle: a mass communication that was autonomous from all the media tropes and was our own voice, for itself. In a hundred ways it is no longer that. The world of advertising, entertainment, political slickery has gobbled it up.

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AitchTwoOh · 18/02/2011 14:07

that is complete scumbaggery, how vile. interesting to know if it works, though, i can't think of anything more off-putting than someone pming to say 'hello i have been stalking your posts, would you like to come on camera and talk about the feelings that thus far you have only been able to talk about on an anonymous forum?'

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Eleison · 18/02/2011 14:06

Thought you meant Marathon for a second there. I was going to say that slender Gerry didn't seem to me like a Snickers kind of a gal. Macaron, yes.

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CaptainNancy · 18/02/2011 14:03

Ah... the fragrant Gerry.... silverfox that she is Grin I cannot imagine Gerry scoffing hobnobss at all!
She would sip a tisane in a tall elegant cup, with a mararon on the side of the saucer Wink

taugenichts · 18/02/2011 13:10

Did you win your job in a TV reality show, Nancy? Wink

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NancyMumsnet · 18/02/2011 11:45

Hello ! I'm soooooort of new, but have been about since June last year. Right now I'm sat between GerryMumsnet and HelenMumsnet scoffing Hobnobs and drinking Brew. It's a tough oul life.

Maryz · 18/02/2011 09:54

This reply has been deleted

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

CaptainNancy · 18/02/2011 09:52

Oh eleison, that's so despicable.

But look! A NancyMumsnet!!! Grin
Who she?

ImFab · 18/02/2011 08:17

If this carries on people are going to stop posting in here and won't get the support they need.SadAngry.

Hullygully · 18/02/2011 08:14
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Eleison · 18/02/2011 08:12

You missed out 'fuck the fuck off' ShockGrin

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NetworkGuy · 17/02/2011 22:02

It would be better if there was some message that appeared when someone was about to start typing (perhaps the default text in the message box, given the Tech staff have some bug fixes quirks to delete amend).

Something on the lines of

''If you are contacting a member to help with any form of project, be it journalistic enquiry, documentary to be used for any radio or TV service, or even as part of an educational course seeking participants for surveys or study, then you must first contact Mumsnet.com with details. Send an e-mail to contactus....

Unsolicited contact via this message service for your type of use is prohibited without prior agreement from Mumsnet, and action will be taken against anyone who misuses the prvate message service.''

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Eleison · 17/02/2011 16:54

I just sent it to the [email protected] email address juney. MN were very quick and helpful.

Perhaps there could be some pop-up warning when someone hits 'send' on a PM, saying something like 'Fuck the fuck off if you are a freeloading journo wanting to spam people'

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juneybean · 17/02/2011 16:47

Mine was from chrissie24 / chris / viceuk.com

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