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McDonalds Ads - tell us how do you feel about them folks?

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JustineMumsnet · 01/03/2011 16:22

Good day MNetters,
We've been asked if we'd host ads for McDonalds, so we thought we'd ask what you think. Would you object to banner ads (ie like the one at the top of the page) on Mumsnet?
Let us know.

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LetThereBeRock · 05/03/2011 11:19

'they've eaten too much mcshit and it's addled their brains'

You're being very offensive and patronising now,SEA.

If people disagree with you, and don't have a problem with McDonalds advertising on here,it doesn't mean that they don't have any morals,or that they're mindless drones who haven't put any thought into their stance.

There are a number of issues that are important to me.This isn't one of them,and I'm quite sure that there are some issues that are important to me that mean little to you. Each to their own.

There's no need to denigrate posters simply because they don't share your priorities.

southeastastra · 05/03/2011 11:15

would be so much easier not to have to explain surely - and i bet most posters children are around when they mn

i really think this will do so much harm to mn for little reward - so not worth it

Snorbs · 05/03/2011 11:15

I vote for taking the McD dollar but increasing the rate card for such companies with a "We don't like you" surcharge.

And I am more than a bit Confused about the idea that a child would see a McD ad on here and think that mumsnet thereby endorses it. My DCs view MN as, and I quote, "Are you on that sad old gimmers' site again dad?" Grin

Panzee · 05/03/2011 10:56

If you explain to children that companies pay to have their name on things and it doesn't mean they endorse them, perhaps they won't think that.

pointydog · 05/03/2011 10:55

Would make no difference to me.

ElfOnTheTopShelf · 05/03/2011 10:53

Is the ad appearing on the MN site, or are MN being linked to MacDonalds on one of their TV adverts? I am okay asking as I've seen the argumenet that children will believe MacDonalds is accepted by a parenting site, but I dont really let DD see MN site and cant imagine I would when she is older either. Tend to MN when I'm at work or she's in bed / at dance etc.

southeastastra · 05/03/2011 10:45

i don't suppose so nutcracker but surely children will see the ad and think mn endorses it

TheOriginalNutcracker · 05/03/2011 10:39

Do people really pay that much attention to the ad's on here ?? I might occasionally glance at one if it catches my eye, but otherwise they pass me by.

SeeJaneKick · 05/03/2011 10:38

Very well said Southeastastra.

I agree with you totally and hope MN HQ listen.

southeastastra · 05/03/2011 10:37

they've eaten too much mcshit and it's addled their brains

TheOriginalNutcracker · 05/03/2011 10:37

No problem with it at all and no problem with it being advetised on a parenting site, as I have a mind of my own and can decide for myself wether to buy something or not.

southeastastra · 05/03/2011 10:36

so hq seems most couldn't care less and some care very deeply

so don't do it....

southeastastra · 05/03/2011 10:35

god the bloody apathy no wonder people are lying down and accepting the cuts in this country

no one gives a shit about anything anymore

ElfOnTheTopShelf · 05/03/2011 10:34

I don't care.

southeastastra · 05/03/2011 10:32

big macs make you fat and they have a weird after taste..

dear hq

Is this really worth losing a few brilliant posters over? i really hope you think about that before you accept advertising from this bully boy corporation (who incidentally do nothing for local communities not here anyway). Please think about this carefully, i know you care or you wouldn't have asked.

Ohforfoxsake · 05/03/2011 10:08

I object to advertising fast food on a parenting website.

I also object to the fact that it is in my head and I want fries. See how it works? How many people have said 'ooh, I fancy a Big Mac now?' Well I bloody well do now!

So yes, we all have a choice and we may or may not choose not to purchase, but its there and I have to stand in a muddy field watching small boys play football now, after which I have to feed them. And I am tempted to go to the drive through to give them lunch.

So its working already.

I won't be going, by the way.

Panzee · 05/03/2011 09:42

I thought British Big Macs were from British cows?

SeeJaneKick · 05/03/2011 09:19

No...that's right popcrackle...they're not! And it's not about the crappy food cheapening MN for me but the crappy ethics that would do a fine job on their own.

People don't give a monkey's about the Amazon Rainforest because it's not down their bloody high street....they can't SEE the devestation....they only care about cheap food to stuff themselves with.

coccyx · 05/03/2011 09:17

Please no. They are everywhere as it is.And yes i do purchase them occasionally

popcrackle · 05/03/2011 09:15

I do have a problem with it.

I don't see McDonalds as an ethical brand or company.

TheGrumpalo · 05/03/2011 09:08

I have no problem with it.

SuiGeneris · 05/03/2011 09:04

Would not like it. At all. Even though it would be a good way to get other people to pay for something I like.
If you Are desperate for money and it's a last resort, maybe. Otherwise no...

Panzee · 05/03/2011 06:10

Open in 20 minutes ladies! :o

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