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JustineMumsnet · 10/08/2006 23:41

So, as you've noticed we got a new bunch of people supplying us with ads on a kind of loop if we don't sell the space. Probably time for a discussion on what we can live with and what we can't. Especially as I'm at a wedding tomorrow and then on hols for 2 weeks and won't have to be involved .
So tell us who you a) dislike b) can't bear c) veto or you're off.

(Over to you Olivia!)

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Twiglett · 08/11/2006 18:06

I mean the ones that move like videos and make one feel sea-sick .. they think they are being so creative .. but actually they're just being irritating

its intrusive

stoppid

stoppid now

Twiglett · 08/11/2006 18:05

I'd like you to refuse to accept the video ones .. they are annoying

FrannyonFire · 08/11/2006 18:04

No, McDonalds just do this out of the goodness of their hearts I expect

you are all right, I have seen the light

CantSleepWontSleep · 08/11/2006 18:02

I really can't see MNers going to McD's more often just because there's a site about their food being advertised, so if they want to hand us cash without reward then let them!

Just took a look at it, and some of the questions are quite hilarious - do your milk shakes contain lard/dogs lips/chicken skin etc etc!!

LadyMuck · 08/11/2006 18:01

Fine because there is so much stuff on this site at present about food and feeding choices, that I can't believe that any MacD advertising will result in increased sales - some parenting sites possibly, but not this one.

FrannyonFire · 08/11/2006 17:54

I mean, if you're saying "yes fine because I like McDonalds" or "yes fine as I don't give a stuff", then I can understand that, but I don't understand people saying "yes fine because after all this is informative and we should have a chance to make up our minds". It's a marketer's dream, I would think.

HRHQueenOfQuotes · 08/11/2006 17:54

well I now know that a BigMAc alone (wihtout the Fries) is 495 calories.

FrannyonFire · 08/11/2006 17:52

How can anyone really believe that a McDonalds website is going to give balanced and non-biased information?

Adverts give information. The information that the people selling the product want you to have, to persuade you to buy the product. This website is just the same.

LadyMuck · 08/11/2006 17:52

MacD's wouldn't bother me - I can't imagine any website ad changing our frequency of dining at that establishment.

Unless of course it was proposing the abolition of Happy Meals.

yeahinaminute · 08/11/2006 17:50

If that's the promo site HRHQoQ linked then fine by me .... and I have never had a MacDonalds - honest, hand on heart

NotAnOtter · 08/11/2006 17:46

hmm i agree with Franny - but maybe a short term stint would be ok- to swell the coffers and then begone!
On the whole though McD's not my bag

HRHQueenOfQuotes · 08/11/2006 17:45

I presume this is the website they'll be advertising.

yeahinaminute · 08/11/2006 17:44

No I disagree - If it isn't a "come to maccy D's and eat your own weight in saturated fat, put on 17stone and turn your kids in to fat bloaters" then fine especially if it is informative and a "making your mind up" promo ...... any way we can see a preview, maybe??

WriggleJiggle · 08/11/2006 17:40

Ooops, hadn't really noticed the ads. Iknow there's some text across the top saying 'the official shop for grobags', but I couldn't tell you what ads I've seen .

Been typing with my eyes shut obviously.

lulumama · 08/11/2006 17:39

what franny said...she was more polite than me.....

FWIW...if people really want to find out about mcdonalds food..then there are plenty other websites they can look at.......

FrannyonFire · 08/11/2006 17:37

I would really rather not have McDonalds ads, Justine.

Thank you for asking us.

lulumama · 08/11/2006 17:37

mcdonalds.......will that be followed by a greggs sausage roll ad?

deegward · 08/11/2006 17:37

Information is good, I think. I think people should make informed choices about things, so accept. IMHO

WelshBoris · 08/11/2006 17:35

Its been really nice knowing you Justine, I wish you the best of luck

HRHQueenOfQuotes · 08/11/2006 17:34

I don't give a stuff - I have read stuff recently (non McDonald's promotion) that said that they have improved their ingredients recently - but in all honestly I don't care!

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JustineMumsnet · 08/11/2006 17:33

Ok so next tricky question... We've been asked if we'll host some ads promoting Macdonalds' new microsite, which informs parents about such things as their ingredients and where they source them - the microsite is called Make Up Your Own Mind.
So what do you think? Is it a no way Jose! or I don't give a stuff?
[Ducks back down under Mumsnet Towers' parapet]

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hunkermunker · 22/09/2006 12:50

Oh, go on then, Justine

I love that you ask us all and take notice of what we day, really love it.

Tis a very sensible parenting technique

SaintGeorge · 22/09/2006 10:21

MNHQ have barred you from seeing the ads Suzy, just in case it kicks off.

pamina3 · 22/09/2006 10:05

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Message withdrawn at poster's request.

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JustineMumsnet · 22/09/2006 09:46

Thanks everyone for the input. This particular campaign is only due to run for a month - how about we use it as a test case and then we can see just how irritating or otherwise it is. You never know we might all love it .

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