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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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NonnoMum · 01/03/2011 17:06

Love Maccy D's.

Only place where they get the food to me quick enough.

And they'll bring in over if the order is not quite ready - they wouldn't dream of doing that at soft play.

And we sometimes have carrot sticks...

queenofboak · 01/03/2011 17:04

I have no problem with this.

Free food would be an bonus Grin

PortBlacksandGinLane · 01/03/2011 17:02

I find it less offensive than the one about having 'selfish time' because, as a mum, you've dared to take a bath Hmm

suzikettles · 01/03/2011 17:00

I don't think it fits with the site tbh. Not sure why? I'm trying to think if I've seen any other ads on here for junk food.

PaperView · 01/03/2011 16:58

Ronald McDonald House Charity

AtYourCervix · 01/03/2011 16:57

i don't care because i don't look at the ads anyway.

i have no idea what is and what isn't advertised on here.

muckdonalds is a bit shit though.

PortBlacksandGinLane · 01/03/2011 16:56

Surely you've not been able to miss The Eyeball? Shock - it's been freaking me out all day...

FuppyGish · 01/03/2011 16:56

no problem, we're all adults, they're not exactly malboro are they.

getabloodygrip · 01/03/2011 16:56

We are all adults so can choose to click/ignore or whatever

But if MN has taken a moral stance against Nestle, and all the girls can be girls things, why aren't you taking a moral stance against the company which has contributed, for much of its existence, to climate change and damage to indigenous populations by ravaging the rainforests?

Go for it, by all means, line MN's pockets, but I hope you sleep at night, honey!

EngelbertFustianMcSlinkydog · 01/03/2011 16:56

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MrsTumbles · 01/03/2011 16:54

I tend not to notice any ads Blush So I'm fine with it

FioFio · 01/03/2011 16:52

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LGJ · 01/03/2011 16:50

Take the adverts and divert the fees earned to a nominated charity ?

'tis the thin (or rather fat saturated end) of the wedge.

IMO

sahara13 · 01/03/2011 16:49

Not a problem with it here.

Grabaspoon · 01/03/2011 16:48

I don't see why not. Like Boden, GLTC, we're adults and we can choose where we shop etc.

PaperView · 01/03/2011 16:45

Where would you draw the line? Pizza hut? KFC? BUrger King? Cheese strings? mars bars? .....

PaperView · 01/03/2011 16:43

I'd rather not. Burgers and chips does not = Jamies DInners which we are all supposed to be feeding our children.
A bag of dried up carrots just doesn't cut it.

(disclaimer - my children do eat McDs on occasion)

Lulie110 · 01/03/2011 16:43

Do it! IMHO, they have not done anything unethical (assuming the majority are not veggie. Although I am as it happens!). On the contrary, the UK branch is quite good on welfare vs. its competitors. So beyond that, MN-ers can make up their own minds.

DinosaursHateUnderpants · 01/03/2011 16:42

No problem with it at all.

strawberrycake · 01/03/2011 16:42

Anything but that stupid persil one that plays music if your mouse strays.

scrappydappydoo · 01/03/2011 16:41

I don't mind really but then again I don't pay much attention to the ads - I just zone them out...

TheSmallPrint · 01/03/2011 16:39

I don't mind if they give me a free suasage and egg McMuffin.

Keep it small though.

ArfurBrain · 01/03/2011 16:35

i'd rather not. A couple of years of carrot sticks does not undo decades of crap, unhealthy food and aggressive, pervasive advertising towards children, In my opinion. Not to mention Evil Clowns....

5GoMadOnAZ650 · 01/03/2011 16:34

It wouldn't bother me, as adults I'm sure we can decide for ourselves whT we eat.
Can you do a deal with Burger King or KFC though as I prefer them to Mcdonalds Wink

someonesgotthenameichose · 01/03/2011 16:33

agree with all the above
get the cash in from Maccy D's for mumsnet
We are all adults and can make our own minds up