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Rampant ageism.

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SpongeBobJudgeyPants · 17/01/2024 15:15

There's just so much of it. If you want to keep the over 60's over here, could we address these hateful posts in a timely manner. One in particular has been reported a while ago. Still there.

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SpongeBobJudgeyPants · 17/01/2024 15:25

I'm about 10 mins away from flouncing out because of it tbh. I know MN won't rise and fall on my input, but still...

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fioreun · 17/01/2024 15:23

Yes, I agree. I reported a recent ageist and sexist one and the response I got from Mumsnet was appalling.

Apparently it's OK to use damaging negative stereotypes if they are based on reality. When that reality is a function of the sexist ageist culture that exists.

Ageism and sexism are also OK if Mumsnet feel that there is no mal-intent.

Both of these Mumsnet attitudes are deeply outdated and do not feature in modern EDI thinking. Racism is never acceptable even if its based on a stereotype, or if its not meant with mal-intent. Neither should ageism or sexism. I'll be leaving too.

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