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Trans identified Mumsnet member AidaP is scraping Mumsnet

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BambooLampshade · 28/04/2026 21:34

Hi Mumsnet, though you should know that a trans identified man - who often posts on Mumsnet as @aidap - is scraping the feminimism board, in order to create some sort of grading system.

It's basically electronic stalking.

What is this?

Oh yes, I have downloaded most of mumsnet and we will be doing embeddings of the content to try to understand how does the rot and hate builds and spreads.

I never had so much hate and delusion on my hard drive before 😅

https://bsky.app/profile/aidap.bsky.social/post/3mkklbtpgbs2s

Aida (@aidap.bsky.social)

What is this? Oh yes, I have downloaded most of mumsnet and we will be doing embeddings of the content to try to understand how does the rot and hate builds and spreads. I never had so much hate and delusion on my hard drive before 😅

https://bsky.app/profile/aidap.bsky.social/post/3mkklbtpgbs2s

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doglover90 · 29/04/2026 09:25

I have no sympathy tbh when large swathes of Mumsnet users continually harass and mock trans people they've found on other platforms, who are simply trying to exist.

BeckyAMumsnet · 29/04/2026 09:24

Hi all,

Thanks for raising this, we’re aware of it and understand why it’s caused concern.

Scraping the site in this way isn’t permitted under our Terms of Use, and we’ll be taking appropriate action. The user in question was banned from Mumsnet a few weeks ago for breaching our Talk guidelines.

In terms of what’s actually involved, anything that can be scraped from the boards is content that is already publicly available on the site. It doesn’t provide access to private account information, email addresses, PMs or anything else behind the scenes.

We use many tools to scan for people scraping the site and block them when we spot them - but it is impossible to stop everyone who wants to do it - scrapers are often set up to look like a user just browsing the site. However, our tech team are investigating this particular case and doing all they can to try and identify the scraper and block it.

But of course we do appreciate that the idea of posts being aggregated or analysed elsewhere can feel uncomfortable, even where the underlying content is public. If that’s a concern for you, you’re very welcome to get in touch with us directly and we can look at a retrospective username change.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please do get in touch and we’ll respond as fully as we can.

MNHQ

usedtobeaylis · 29/04/2026 09:19

PencilsInSpace · 29/04/2026 09:18

You could say the same about any specific abusive man - none of them represent men as a whole. We keep them all out.

It is just NAMALT isn't it. And most of the people coming out with it wouldn't accept it in other circumstances. But they need to draw this protective ring around the super special men.

usedtobeaylis · 29/04/2026 09:18

Wordsmithery · 29/04/2026 09:15

From the look of OP's posts, AidaP is a mentally unwell Mumsnet user who is doing something weird with other people's posts and should almost certainly be banned.
Nothing particularly controversial there.
But to extrapolate AidaP's behaviour to the wider trans community is bigoted and nonsensical hysteria. AidaP does not represent trans people as a whole and their behaviour cannot be used to support arguments about trans matters.
Therefore bland statements such as 'and that's why we need our safe spaces' are meaningless in this context.
It would be lovely if any debate about trans people were reasoned and fair. This post is just another opportunity for people to spew hate.

He's a good example of the kind of trans activists who have been targeting women for decades at this point, especially in the last decade. Open your fucking eyes.

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 29/04/2026 09:18

PlayingDevilsAdvocateisinteresting · 29/04/2026 06:12

I will be showing my ignorance here as I don't know anything about The Mikado, but I thought to myself "why not embarrass yourself a bit more (@PlayingDevilsAdvocate.....) and show just how low brow you (me) obviously are?" So, I am rising to my own silly challenge:

I immediately thought of Santa when I read 'TheAutumnCrow's' comment, and I appreciated it as such 😉

I am now off to address Mr Google to see what he can tell me about 'The Mikado' ...
....
Every day really is a school day!

The Mikado reference:

"I've Got a Little List" is a famous satirical aria from the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta The Mikado (1885), sung by the character Ko-Ko, the Lord High Executioner of Titipu. The song lists various annoying societal types who "never would be missed" if they were eliminated.

PencilsInSpace · 29/04/2026 09:18

Wordsmithery · 29/04/2026 09:15

From the look of OP's posts, AidaP is a mentally unwell Mumsnet user who is doing something weird with other people's posts and should almost certainly be banned.
Nothing particularly controversial there.
But to extrapolate AidaP's behaviour to the wider trans community is bigoted and nonsensical hysteria. AidaP does not represent trans people as a whole and their behaviour cannot be used to support arguments about trans matters.
Therefore bland statements such as 'and that's why we need our safe spaces' are meaningless in this context.
It would be lovely if any debate about trans people were reasoned and fair. This post is just another opportunity for people to spew hate.

You could say the same about any specific abusive man - none of them represent men as a whole. We keep them all out.

ThatBlackCat · 29/04/2026 09:17

Deutzia · 29/04/2026 07:34

What a bizarre thing to do when he is easily identified and linked to his threats. There must be many MN users who know who he is in RL. You'd think people who make such vile threats against women would be worried about their employers finding out and action being taken for bringing their organisation into disrepute.

Yes. But somehow I doubt he works. He seems to be on the internet all day/night. I have found by observation and their own admission that the vast majority of transwomen are unemployed. There is one who was an initial candidate for the Greens, despite claiming he is too disabled to get a job. He spends his days hanging in public spaces trying to start pro-trans/anti-women rallies. When he's not doing that, he's writing letters to politicians/companies every day and suing feminists. Also travels for cosmetic surgery. And is involved in a 'polycule'. But somehow, is prevented from even looking for work due to a 'disability'.

WorstPaceScenario · 29/04/2026 09:16

Ollldy78 · 29/04/2026 02:03

Okay, so aidap comes across as an abhorrent human being, but do you think that the hysterical responses making up the majority of this thread are coming across well? Or are most of you channelling primary-school-“the teachers coming”-screamy-little-girl energy..?

..however, Im loving this “bill gates harvesting your dna” style explanation of aidap’s nefarious plot! 😂

Oh, the misogyny is coming form inside the house...

I spent a great deal of time immersed in social circles full of trans-identifying men, during a horrific period of my life where I was gaslit and traumatised by someone who thrust our lives into that space. I can tell you with no exaggeration that the level of fetishisation is not exaggerated, and that the amount of sexualisation of women (and the number of times I heard conversations about "panties" PUKE) was staggering.

ArabellaScott · 29/04/2026 09:15

southerngirl10 · 29/04/2026 09:15

Is there a feminism section on this site? I just read the AIBU section.

Yes. Two. Feminist chat and Feminism sex & gender.

Wordsmithery · 29/04/2026 09:15

From the look of OP's posts, AidaP is a mentally unwell Mumsnet user who is doing something weird with other people's posts and should almost certainly be banned.
Nothing particularly controversial there.
But to extrapolate AidaP's behaviour to the wider trans community is bigoted and nonsensical hysteria. AidaP does not represent trans people as a whole and their behaviour cannot be used to support arguments about trans matters.
Therefore bland statements such as 'and that's why we need our safe spaces' are meaningless in this context.
It would be lovely if any debate about trans people were reasoned and fair. This post is just another opportunity for people to spew hate.

southerngirl10 · 29/04/2026 09:15

Is there a feminism section on this site? I just read the AIBU section.

Instructions · 29/04/2026 09:13

That poster seems unwell

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 29/04/2026 09:13

Iamnotalemming · 29/04/2026 07:04

Regardless of all the other disturbing stuff, he's broken the rules and admitted it, so he should be banned, no? Otherwise what's the point of the rules. C'mon @MNHQ

@MNHQ doesn't exist.

You need to tag an actual mod.

For example @HopeMumsnet

LoyalMember · 29/04/2026 09:13

usedtobeaylis · 29/04/2026 09:08

It's hilarious that there are still people who insist that men who identify as trans no longer have any male pattern behaviour. No not hilarious - a good example of societal fucking stupidity.

Edited

On that note....

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4glne43101o

A general view of the entrace to HMP Greenock. A small, dark stone wall sits in front of the main building with the name of the prison on a white panel.

Trans prisoner charged with sexual assault in women's jail

Alexandra Stewart, previously known as Alan Baker, was charged over an alleged attack at HMP Greenock.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4glne43101o

thehaplessgardener · 29/04/2026 09:12

I really can't get past threatening JKR with rape with "a splintery rolling pin".

"Proud and happy" allegedly women, and yet absolutely despising women. It's mindbending.

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 29/04/2026 09:11

Nofeckingway · 29/04/2026 02:52

I originally only came on MN for housekeeping tips.

Snigger.

Puzzledandpissedoff · 29/04/2026 09:10

MN usually bans trolls and abusive posters. It sounds like AidaP is really bad news, so why haven't MN banned them?

Perhaps because, like the rabid antisemites and others, people pay them a lot of attention and the clicks will please the advertisers?

Though there are countless wonderful posters on MN, it always confuses me that some don't seem to realise this isn't some sort of "protective" site for women or anyone else - it's a business, so will naturally act that way

Apprentice26 · 29/04/2026 09:10

Shedmistress · 29/04/2026 09:03

I think you might need to take a breath and calm down

Am I being hysterical?
Do I get a doctor to come round and give me an orgasm to sort me out or will it be the asylum for me?

usedtobeaylis · 29/04/2026 09:08

It's hilarious that there are still people who insist that men who identify as trans no longer have any male pattern behaviour. No not hilarious - a good example of societal fucking stupidity.

LoyalMember · 29/04/2026 09:06

Apprentice26 · 29/04/2026 08:57

I do find there are other clues in those scenarios saying this I think I’ve only ever met like three of them in my entire life
And 2 out of the three would’ve been 25 years ago
It’s not like they’re on every street corner is it?

No, more likely women and wee girls changing areas.

AStonedRose · 29/04/2026 09:04

Shedmistress · 29/04/2026 09:00

He will be doing this to identify people in real life so that he can threaten to fuck them up with his splintery rolling pin.

Just another day in normal 'trans' world.

This would be a valid point, were it not for the fact that MN posters have a track record of doxing people they don't agree with, and/or seeking to 'out' people as trans (on occasion, incorrectly).

The splintery rolling pin comment is disgusting.

PrizedPickledPopcorn · 29/04/2026 09:04

Shedmistress · 29/04/2026 08:50

So you are relying on their trousers as evidence?

What if they have a skirt on?

Remember Liam Madigan in his school skirt?

Shedmistress · 29/04/2026 09:03

Apprentice26 · 29/04/2026 08:59

Oh God, yes as a woman life is very overwhelming which amazes me why anybody would want to come and pretend to be one of us.
I keep a chilled Pinot Grigio tucked into my knickers at all times
Thoroughly recommend

I think you might need to take a breath and calm down

Shedmistress · 29/04/2026 09:00

AStonedRose · 29/04/2026 08:51

I've bad news for you MN readers. The various LLMs have probably already scraped the site to death.

I don't understand the logic here. What's the fear? that your views will be scrutinised? That someone disagrees with you?

He will be doing this to identify people in real life so that he can threaten to fuck them up with his splintery rolling pin.

Just another day in normal 'trans' world.

borntobequiet · 29/04/2026 09:00

DownyBirch · 29/04/2026 08:46

No image attached to the post at all. There was one attached to your post, but what does that have to do with @JLou08?

You quoted my post with this image, saying it contained nothing about Rowling/rolling pin. I responded.

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