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get rid of that horrible mean ear picture please

111 replies

Nimbostratus100 · 06/05/2023 07:34

why have we got something so mean and nasty on the top of the page today? Why would you be ridiculing someone like that? So unnecessary and unpleasant. Poor guy didnt ask to be put in this position

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RowenaRosewood · 06/05/2023 10:07

Disgusting and unprofessional.

MothralovesGojira · 06/05/2023 10:04

The ears are mean and unnecessary and not funny or 'edgy'. Please get rid pronto

QuickNameChangeForMeToday · 06/05/2023 10:01

Holding response..

get rid of that horrible mean ear picture please
Rocknrollfriend · 06/05/2023 09:57

Not a royalist, but I agree - it's cruel and unnecessary.

Giggorata · 06/05/2023 09:56

Mumsnet, this is low.

Dreamwatchwait · 06/05/2023 09:55

I’ve seen a few large ears on things - signs , postboxes - really poor r taste

User1432423532 · 06/05/2023 09:54

MN is obviously anti-royal and the logo choice is deliberate. This was already apparent in the fact that many RF critical threads in the forums were left to stay. The influence of such a forum can't be underestimated, and it's rumoured that H&M's lawyers kept a close eye on topics back when they were still in the UK. Since they moved to the US, the moderation has been much relaxed, to the point of being suspect. Anyone else remember how the first Prince of Pegging thread was quickly deleted (as expected) but 3 full ensuing threads were left to stand? There was clearly a directive from managed to leave the conversation public.

TeaAndStrumpets · 06/05/2023 09:54

I am shocked and disgusted. My DD was severely affected by bullying about her ears. It can have lifelong effects on self confidence.

How cruel Mumsnet.

Stickortwister · 06/05/2023 09:53

I agree when I saw it I was "wtaf"- poor judgement mumsnet.

I am very much #notmyking but of all the things you could criticise them for his ears are pretty low down on the list.
Not cool or funny.

MayBeeJuneSoon · 06/05/2023 09:52

MNHQ boss collecting her obe. Maybe give it back?

get rid of that horrible mean ear picture please
SoupDragon · 06/05/2023 09:51

I mean, you aren't even allowed to say someone is fat on MN without being accused of "fat shaming"! Taking the piss out of someone's ears though..? Crack on.

SoupDragon · 06/05/2023 09:50

MaisieDaisyMay · 06/05/2023 09:48

Devastating???

bloody hell, get a grip.

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When so many people clearly think it's OK to mock people's physical appearance, yes it is devastating.

but clearly you think it's perfectly fine.

I hope your children don't have anything to be mocked about.

MaisieDaisyMay · 06/05/2023 09:48

Yayasisterhood · 06/05/2023 08:51

It’s horrible. I can’t believe they thought it would be funny? So many threads here talk about the life long effects of bullying as children, something like this gives permission to bullies out there that it’s ok to make fun of how people look. I don’t care about the king, but this is devastating.

Devastating???

bloody hell, get a grip.

SoupDragon · 06/05/2023 09:47

Since when has publicly mocking someone's physical appearance been OK on MN?

i agree, it's nasty. Just the crown would have been nice.

MaisieDaisyMay · 06/05/2023 09:45

GettingStuffed · 06/05/2023 08:48

They've just changed the m into king Charles, who's known for his big ears. I thought it was amusing.

@GettingStuffed

you mustn't have got the memo, nothing is permitted to be amusing anymore.

cocksstrideintheevening · 06/05/2023 09:45

Have they got the teenagers staffing the site over the weekend?

I have no interest in the royal family but it's nasty.

MaisieDaisyMay · 06/05/2023 09:42

FlappyFish · 06/05/2023 08:42

I hate it. It should go.

Congratulations!

I didn't realise you'd bought the site off Justine!

MayBeeJuneSoon · 06/05/2023 09:42

@HadalyEve I thin the other thread was started yesterday. So been a while now

MaisieDaisyMay · 06/05/2023 09:41

MayBeeJuneSoon · 06/05/2023 08:35

Wonder if personal attacks elsewhere are being deleted

Let's see... might experiment

@MayBeeJuneSoon

so that's your excuse for your personal attack on me on the other thread?

I didn't report it, because it's just pathetic.

HadalyEve · 06/05/2023 09:38

IAmNotOkay · 06/05/2023 09:37

You’d think @MNHQ would take note on a thread on the site stuff topic, I can’t believe it’s still on there.

Very poor taste.

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I agree, the thread started two hours ago. The ears should be long gone by now.

IAmNotOkay · 06/05/2023 09:37

HadalyEve · 06/05/2023 09:27

Is there a way to contact them and bring it to their attention? Perhaps we should all report on a post that says MNHQ delete it!

You’d think @MNHQ would take note on a thread on the site stuff topic, I can’t believe it’s still on there.

Very poor taste.

DollyTrolly · 06/05/2023 09:37

Yes, it's awful. I'm amazed anyone thought this was a good idea.

HadalyEve · 06/05/2023 09:37

Ylvamoon · 06/05/2023 09:36

I reported my own post...🤞

I just did that too and ticked off the personal attack box.

MayBeeJuneSoon · 06/05/2023 09:36

Who is the OBE?? Justine?

Tartanpup · 06/05/2023 09:36

Totally agree. It took me a couple of seconds to realise what the picture even was. It’s bizarre that it got approved and posted. Why couldn’t they just have posted the crown as their logo?