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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

OP posts:
Leander · 09/05/2007 13:32

woohoo

MrsWho · 09/05/2007 13:30

YAYYYYYYY!

Great news

GreebosWhiskers · 09/05/2007 13:21

yaayyy!

MNHQ
JustineMumsnet · 09/05/2007 13:21

Hi all,

Thanks so much for the offers of a whip-round - much appreciated.
We reckon we can swallow the cost just about without it breaking the bank (so long as you don't all stop shopping at Boden - plse Cod don't say we can't) though Tech might have to wait a while before we can buy him a heater for his shed.
But of course if you'd like to help pay the lawyers and finance a shed refurb too then allow me to list a few suggestions ...

  1. Don't disable your ads
  2. Click on the ads (even David Gest)
  3. Buy from our affiliates (here and here )
  4. Tell all your friends about MN (heck, even your enemies...)
  5. Take out a CAT subscription
  6. Fill out some local listings (the more useful that is, the more chance we've got of attracting folk and more members = more revenue) and galvanise others to do the same
  7. Sign up to and open (and read of course) the newsletters
  8. Keep on posting (that's an easy one)

We'll also shortly be putting up some information about our efforts to get the libel law updated, and any suggestions you have with regard to that would be great. Changing the law will help secure not only Mumsnet's future but will make all UK bulletin boards less vulnerable.

Many thanks for asking,

MN Towers

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Blu · 09/05/2007 13:20

Congratulations to everyone involved - very pleased to hear that the matter is resolved.

Twiga · 09/05/2007 13:18

Great !

whomovedmychocolate · 09/05/2007 13:16

You see UnquietDad, the thing is, we aren't really interested in talking about her methods. You either agree or you don't and there's little point arguing the toss on either side.

(Peace pipe anyone)?

edam · 09/05/2007 13:16

Well done MN. Seems very unfair you've had to shell out for her legal costs, though.

UnquietDad · 09/05/2007 13:14

You can talk about her methods now. Get cracking!!

whomovedmychocolate · 09/05/2007 13:11

I'm going to get on my soap box here (hang on, it'll take a minute, I'm older and creakier than I was a year ago)....

...anyone who hasn't, can I urge you to register for the CAT thing - see contact a mumsnetter. It's a small contribution to the site running costs (and cost incurred by supporting our free speech) and at only £5 a year I reckon Mumsnet has to be one of the best value services out there. Where else on the web can you use the word 'fanjo' with inpunity???

It also means you can convert mumsnet friends to RL friends.

Bugger!

princessmel · 09/05/2007 13:08

Thats great news.

October · 09/05/2007 13:06

Message withdrawn

RTKangaMummy · 09/05/2007 13:02

The thing is I never believed reading a book is going to help with looking after a baby

IMHO and IME you get far better knowledge froma site like Mumsnet where you can ask real mums and get real experience

So IMHO I think MUMSNET is much much much better and will help new mummies much better than reading a book from anyone who isn't a mummy. Whoever they are!!!!

WigWamBam · 09/05/2007 13:01

Glad it's over, but I also hate the fact that MN have had to pay out.

I shan't be discussing the woman.

MamaG · 09/05/2007 13:01

yay

LadyTophamHatt · 09/05/2007 12:53

God, i hate the fact taht MN have had to dish out cash for this.

I'm banning myself too...just on principle.

Astrophe · 09/05/2007 12:38

Phew! You must be glad thats over. I hope the settlement was a good one for your pockets though

tissy · 09/05/2007 12:36

glad it's over, but like Hunker, I will not be discussing her or her methods at all.

joash · 09/05/2007 12:32

Fabulous news - I was wondering what had been happening over this.

RTKangaMummy · 09/05/2007 12:06

Deffo brill news that it is over

but not

deffo brill news about the money

PollyLogos · 09/05/2007 12:03

Great news.Hope it wasn't too costly for you though.

LaDiDaDi · 09/05/2007 12:01

Fantastic news. I really hope that this hasn't been too costly for you, financially or emotionally.

tigerschick · 09/05/2007 11:59

glad it's all over.
Well done MNHQ

milge · 09/05/2007 11:57

Well done and thanks MNHQ for keeping Mn going. I think the ban should continue, because we don't want the situation to rear its head again, with unthinking comments.
How much did you have to pay - should we contribute?

motherinferior · 09/05/2007 11:54
Grin