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

609 replies

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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jaggythistle · 01/03/2011 21:21

Are we really that 'McDonalds is dog poo' here?

Meh, it's a burger, ok on occasion surely?

SpeedyGonzalez · 01/03/2011 21:18

Jade, you are a woman after my own grammatical heart. Grin

SpeedyGonzalez · 01/03/2011 21:16

If I saw a McDonald's ad on these pages it would only serve to remind me of what utter crap they serve up and label as 'food'. Seeing an ad for their 'restaurants' does not offend me half as much as what they actually do.

If people want to eat overprocessed, fat-and-sugar-laden rubbish, that's up to them.

GastonTheLadybird · 01/03/2011 20:51

Wouldn't bother me in the slightest, we're all adults capable of making decisions about where we eat.

Plus most many of us probably do take our children there for an occasional treat. It's not like using Mumsnet means you're too good for a sodding happy meal - hate that attitude - it's a perfectly sensible advertising decision from McD's.

blueberryboybaitonSafari · 01/03/2011 20:24

It can only be better than the Peppa Pig one - DD1 clicked on it when I went for a Brew this morning and is now telling anyone who will listen she is going to Peppa pig world on Saturday and nothing in the world - not even MaccyDs will persuade her otherwise!

Guacamole · 01/03/2011 20:24

I want a Big Mac now! Blush

purepurple · 01/03/2011 20:22

I don't see any ads as I have some adware blocker or something (not technically minded) that I installed because of the annoying waving ad that drove me mad.
So, I am not fussed.

MmeLindt · 01/03/2011 20:21

Go for it.

Barbieissick · 01/03/2011 20:20

I like the McDonalds ads alot better than the crappy Ocean Finance ones, injury lawyers ones and the Go Compare ads too.

snice · 01/03/2011 20:18

nor any difference either Grin

snice · 01/03/2011 20:17

Makes no diffeence to me so go for it

GoodnightNobody · 01/03/2011 20:03

I loathe MacDonalds and all that it stands for.

I'll think less of you, but then I'm probably in the minority.

Merrylegs · 01/03/2011 19:51

I don't know. McDonalds are just so...grubby. The way they wipe the tables with the same greying dishcloth.

exexpat · 01/03/2011 19:49

Not bothered. Won't make me any more likely to eat there, though.

HecateQueenOfWitches · 01/03/2011 19:39

Couldn't care less.

An advert is a plea, not a command.

ArfurBrain · 01/03/2011 19:36

yes jade, on those grounds alone, I object!

PortBlacksandGinLane · 01/03/2011 19:32

seriouslycantbebothered - Hell No Grin !!

jade80 · 01/03/2011 19:30

If they say 'I'm lovin' it' then I would object a lot- on the basis that it is appalling grammar!

LunarRose · 01/03/2011 19:27

no problem with it here either...

Discounted McTastys and Lattes a possibility too.

Kudos on the charity front

thunderbird69 · 01/03/2011 19:27

looks like I am in the minority - I would not like to see them being supported in any way.

seriouslycantbebothered · 01/03/2011 19:24

god am I the only adult who likes a big mac (and Im not talking about a learge scottish person ) lol

domesticslattern · 01/03/2011 19:16

I'd not mind, though I am surprised they want to advertise with us frankly.
If you start censoring adverts widely, you're going to have one hell of a job. I hate car ads, for example, being a sad greenie, but wouldn't suggest you don't accept them. We're adults, we'll make our own minds up.

TerrorFirmer · 01/03/2011 19:13

BURGER emoticon Blush

the other one could be introduced on a Friday night only basis...

TerrorFirmer · 01/03/2011 19:12

I think they've done more than some to provide healthy options and transparent nutritional information on the burgery stuff. I appreciate and respect that.

(I also appreciate and respect a QP&Cheese when I have my twice-annual hangover Grin)

A bugger emoticon would be too far, mind.

gillybean2 · 01/03/2011 19:07

Why do they even want too? Do they think they'll gain any extra sales advertising here?
I may well have to opt for the anti ads thing a PP mentioned if you go there...