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Gina Ford

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JustineMumsnet · 09/05/2007 09:24

Dear all,

We're pleased to say we have finally reached a settlement with Gina Ford (see here ). Just so you know, we are not at liberty to discuss the terms of settlement further so we won't be able to respond to any questions about that. We are confident, though, that we can all now draw a line under the affair and can move on.

We will continue to lobby hard for a review of the libel laws in this country with regard to websites, as we believe they haven't caught up with the way folks communicate on the net. We'll keep you posted on that.

Thank you everyone for your fabulous support in what's been an anxious time for us at MN Towers.

Best,
MNHQ

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JustineMumsnet · 09/05/2007 17:51

I think might have to sue you Unquietdad for comparing me to Ian Paisley .

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CaptainUnderpants · 09/05/2007 17:47

Well done .

We have got through the last few months without mentioning her or her methods so I see no reason to start mentioning her again . Gina who ???

MarsLady · 09/05/2007 17:44

Glad it's over. Not happy about the costs..... grrrrr....

I also will not be naming her or talking about her.

Well done Justine etc for standing against your Goliath.

Marina · 09/05/2007 17:36

LOLOL Unquietdad
There is capacity to cause offence on so many fronts there I feel!

bossykate · 09/05/2007 17:32

lololololo uqd! that is hilarious!

UnquietDad · 09/05/2007 17:32

Mental image of Justine and GF sharing a hearty joke through gritted teeth like Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness...

pointydog · 09/05/2007 17:19

hooraaay!

Can we slag her off now?

daisybump · 09/05/2007 17:17

Great News

Lizzer · 09/05/2007 17:04

Way hey!! Well done Mumsnet!!!! Excellent news

Issymum · 09/05/2007 17:04

Well done to Mnet and Gina Ford for reaching a settlement. After so much anger and hurt, on both sides, shaking hands and saying "sorry" (even if through gritted teeth and with your fingers crossed behind your back), must have been tough for everyone to do.

I'm just sorry for all those poor, little, defenceless litigation lawyers and cuddly little barristers cruelly deprived of the humungous fees that would have been incurred taking this to trial.

On a legally geeky note, if it had gone to trial, it might have been a very interesting and possibly ground-breaking judgement at the interface of libel and the relatively new phenomenon of social networking ......... but you don't really care about that do you!

ohsmellyjelly · 09/05/2007 17:02

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Tigana · 09/05/2007 16:59

Weight off shoulders.

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akaJamiesMum · 09/05/2007 16:52

Can I be the first to say I HATE her methods and would never use them..

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JackieNo · 09/05/2007 16:43

Excellent news. Well done you lot. Must be fab not to have that hanging over you.

peachygirl · 09/05/2007 16:37

This is great news

3sEnough · 09/05/2007 16:36

Hallebloominluyia!

hewlettsdaughter · 09/05/2007 16:33
Smile
nickytwotimes · 09/05/2007 15:16

glad to hear it's all over!

tortoiseSHELL · 09/05/2007 15:12

GLad it's settled Justine, I hope it was an ok settlement for you.

Phew!

Freckle · 09/05/2007 14:22

So glad a settlement has been reached. It must be a huge weight off your minds.

Can't think I'd be tempted to discuss SWMNBN anyway now.

mum2sons · 09/05/2007 14:20

Fantastic news!! Well done! Does SWMNBN have to now remain a person WMNBN??!

Lots of Love to you at MN towers! xxxxx

mrsflowerpot · 09/05/2007 13:36

Marvellous news .

Hope the legal costs were manageable.