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If Fathers for Justice invade again

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Nyac · 07/03/2012 14:57

will they still be welcome?

I'm referring to the thread in the Feminism/Women's Rights section -

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/womens_rights/a1419965-Agenda-much

where Justine said:

"an invasion - ie let's go on and tell those mumsnetters why they've got it all wrong - isn't necessarily the same as trolling tbh (ie deliberately misleading/antagonising). I think we ought to be able to be robust enough to be able to debate the issue, with the caveat, of course, that if visitors turn out merely to be here to wind up or hear to spread hatred then they are not welcome"

It appears that as long as they promote their agenda in PARD then no harm done. Is that a fair assessment?

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BasilRathbone · 11/03/2012 23:09

One of their posts on their silly FB page the other day talked about complaining about posts which are "disrespectful"

My eyebrows were higher than normal

runningforthebusinheels · 11/03/2012 23:07

I think it's because it's what they actually believe LineRunner

runningforthebusinheels · 11/03/2012 23:06

Nadine: "You what, love? Integ-what?"

LineRunner · 11/03/2012 23:05

How could they not realise not was an April Fool?

Token Man? 1st April? Ridiculous bloody story?

Well that's a bit awkward for them.

runningforthebusinheels · 11/03/2012 23:05

Funny how F4J's idea of 'moderating their forum' is to delete anyone that shows the slightest disagreement to their rather warped views. [allegedly]

They accuse MN of not moderately properly [allegedly] yet MN has deleted stuff from MN regulars as well as the F4J invaders, on both sides of the argument.

Strange, we are through the looking glass.

BasilRathbone · 11/03/2012 23:05

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ThisIsExtremelyVeryNotGood · 11/03/2012 23:03

They are Basil. She must have been the one to delete it, and then writes a big post criticising some comments that she knows are made up, including a "what would people say if my husband said etc etc etc". Deliberately misleading people.

runningforthebusinheels · 11/03/2012 23:00

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NarkedPuffin · 11/03/2012 23:00

And of course their site is strongly policed and would never allow 'gender hatred'.

Remo Balboa is this a dyke men haters site !
10 hours ago..

Alex Lochrie Its probably a good indication of who wears the boilersuit and has the crewcut in her house.
2 hours ago..

BasilRathbone · 11/03/2012 22:55

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NarkedPuffin · 11/03/2012 22:49

Now as well as deleting the post that correctly attributes the Justine 'quote' to an April Fools article, the individual who deals with the web page has posted, commenting 'well that says it all really doesn't it - patronising, condescending, self obsessed etc.' When she has to know that it was from an April Fool as she makes a point about it being her who deletes posts Confused. Someone might think she was deliberately misrepresenting Justine's views to encourage people to see Justine in a negative light.

I feel truly sorry for anyone who has the misfortune of dealing with these people. If that's what the organisers are like ...

LineRunner · 11/03/2012 22:41

David Icke's fairly harmless, isn't he? Turquoise and tinfoil. The scientologists can get a bit creepy, though.

BasilRathbone · 11/03/2012 22:37

I am really racking my brains here.

What about David Icke's organisation? Does he still have one?

Surely that's in the running?

Should we start a new thread? "Nominations invited etc."

Grin
SeventyTimes7 · 11/03/2012 22:28

Christ, they're now targeting M & S, because they advertise on Mumsnet. Part of a special "Mother's Day Campaign". They could have just sent a card...

LineRunner · 11/03/2012 22:21

Very, very safe, SGB.

Beachcomber · 11/03/2012 22:19

I think your money is safe SGB.

solidgoldbrass · 11/03/2012 22:11

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ThisIsExtremelyVeryNotGood · 11/03/2012 22:09

Fabric of society being torn down all around us SAF :(

Seriously though, this is a really offensive campaign to single mothers. How dare they suggest that single mothers are not good parents. Just FTR, my sons do not feel worthless, the opposite in fact, and nor will they ever. Further to that, I really don't have a problem with my daughter growing up knowing that she does not have to remain in a relationship that is making her unhappy and that it is fully possible to raise a family as a lone parent. I am glad that all three of them will learn that all families are valid, thanks for your concern all the same.

swallowedAfly · 11/03/2012 21:48

have been googling children of single mums and noticed not only are a lot of celebrities and success stories from families without fathers loads were raised by lesbians.

swallowedAfly · 11/03/2012 21:35

check out these looting delinquents too basil Smile

BasilRathbone · 11/03/2012 21:29

LOL actually I know I shouldn't laugh but really, what crass stereotyping.

You know that bloke who plays Prince Arthur in Merlin?

Son of a single parent.

You know Jon Amici, the basketball player?

Son of a single parent.

You know Alan thingy, the Home Secretary under the last labour government?

Son of a single parent.

You know Lily Allen?

Daughter of a single parent.

Etc. etc.

Someone should tell them they're not doing this child of a single parent malarky correctly. I look forward to seeing Alan Johnson (? Was that his name? - how soon one forgets...) down looting Footlocker during the next riot

swallowedAfly · 11/03/2012 21:25

shall we just point out once more (for the haters) - in a single mother family if the woman has a degree or higher in education OR is a high earner her children have the same prospects as those of a married parent family.

poverty and lack of education of parents are what correlate with bad outcomes for children - not marital status.

swallowedAfly · 11/03/2012 21:22

nor can you say you have the best interests of children at heart when you're willing to promote incredibly damaging stereotypes and lies about them and their fate.

SmellsLikeTeenStrop · 11/03/2012 20:34

The earlier one aimed at mumsnet was quite enlightening.

They say

''Because of the extreme hatred, prejudice & bigotry that demonises men and boys on websites like Mumsnet, Matthew has been condemned to a lifetime of discrimination. He will grow up without the love and care of his father. He will create his family on the streets in a gang. He will riot. ''

IOW, children of single mothers will join gangs, riot and become all those other horrible things scrawled over the body of that child. They're shit mothers basically who are incapable of raising a little boy to be a decent human being. It's a horrendous attack on single mothers, and a catastrophic own goal. You can't style yourself as an organisation which is gender neutral and takes the part of both mothers and fathers when you attack single mothers and brand them as shit parents.

mcmooncup · 11/03/2012 20:30

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