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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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Gingerbear · 09/05/2007 10:16

Good news.

Smaug · 09/05/2007 10:14

Great news!

NormaStanleyFletcher · 09/05/2007 10:13

Oh how fab it is over!!

Shame about the legal costs, but I hope the peace of mind for all of you at MNHQ is worth it
You will have plenty of us behind you if we can help in any with a campaign to change libel law

Nbg · 09/05/2007 10:08

I am really pleased and well done for continuing the battle with laws and the internet.

Pruni · 09/05/2007 10:06

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suzywong · 09/05/2007 10:04

yes, glad it's all over

morningpaper · 09/05/2007 10:02

Yay! Glad that a resolution has been met

I may continue to impose my own personal ban though, to avoid incurring any further costs

Saturn74 · 09/05/2007 10:01

Good point, Ladymuck!

lucy5 · 09/05/2007 10:01

Glad it is all over for you, hope it didn't cost you too much.

anorak · 09/05/2007 10:00

Fantastic news! This website is a better and more varied source of information and support for mothers than any book or individual person could ever be

I feel like opening the bubbly, in fact I am quite emotional that our fab website is safe.

I don't care what anybody says about rows etc the basis of this site is caring and a lifeline for mums who are far away from their loved ones in RL. The site is what we make it and I think we do a pretty good job on the whole with the huge loyalty and support from MN Towers.

Ladymuck · 09/05/2007 09:59

[Sigh} Am I the only one who actually enjoyed the fact that there was a ban? One less thing to be divided on...

Glad it is sorted guys. But being fair and civil is going to take some getting used to. Will this rule be introduced for any other topics?

SpookyMadMummy · 09/05/2007 09:59

Congrats! thank god it has all been resolved!

stleger · 09/05/2007 09:58

Well done!

RumBumAndConcertina · 09/05/2007 09:55

Very pleased it is no longer hanging over you MNHQ Wonderful news!

Enid · 09/05/2007 09:53

oh god does this mean we are now going to have to put up with loads of 'i dont fancy a bit of toast at 8am help!!!!' type threads

hannahsaunt · 09/05/2007 09:53

Hoorah!! Well done. Congrats to all involved.

CuriousSquid · 09/05/2007 09:53

I was about to click on the red exclamation without reading and just noticed that it was justine starting the thread so it was ok lol

Hoorah!! and at paying her costs but its a good outcome.

I have got used to saying SWMNBN i have to say!

As long as pople remember that its her methods we can talk about not her as a person.....

nailpolish · 09/05/2007 09:52

WELL I thought MN was a far better place without her

NotanOtter · 09/05/2007 09:49

Fabola

KerryMum · 09/05/2007 09:49

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MellowMa · 09/05/2007 09:48

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MrsJohnCusack · 09/05/2007 09:47

excellent news!

DragonFaerie · 09/05/2007 09:46

What geekgrrl said.

Phew!

Pruni · 09/05/2007 09:45

Message withdrawn

Enid · 09/05/2007 09:45

Glad to hear the case has been put to bed (at 6.45pm obv )