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So now Mumsnet deletes posts on the grounds that they're offensive to people with religious beliefs and MRA's

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FastidiaBlueberry · 17/02/2013 12:55

On the circumcision thread a post of mine was deleted and when I asked mumsnet why, this was the response:

"While it is true that posts we don't tend to delete posts on the grounds of being in poor taste because it would be really hard to draw the line; we do as in this case remove posts that, in our judgement, are simply beyond the pale.

Your post was reported to us and tbh we felt that * (an offensive acronym for MRA's) was beyond the pale tbh, especially when added to the rest of your post which was also incredibly offensive to anyone with religious beliefs."

So basically, we are not allowed to post things which offend people's religious beliefs in conjunction with offending MRA's.

Just thought I'd let you all know. I'm not even annoyed about this, after last week's targeting I think it's obvious that MN really don't want radical feminism represented here.

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scottishmummy · 17/02/2013 23:56

What you looking for here?pals to sagely agree yes you've been wrongly deleted
Mnhq to do a swift apology, and unreservedly reinstate your posts
This is a thread about a thread,nothing much else. It's only as big as yiu make it

BubblesOfBliss · 17/02/2013 23:55

scottishmummy "Look stop being such a whine,you got deleted.it happens. Sometimes you'll agree, other times not.keeping it going,and lil feetie stamping.lame"

I think the picture is bigger than that though isn't it? If you feel that an antifeminist bias is starting to take hold in MNHQ- and besides the OP isn't to blame if other people keep the thread going.

And tut tut regarding the use of 'lame'

runningforthebusinheels · 17/02/2013 23:54

Mitchy - I looked at your link - manwomanmyth are mentioned there. They are on Youtube, with such choice quotes as 'high value men are having to work harder in the workplace due to the influx of women' and 'how many women are late or absent from work due to women's troubles?'

And what visual clip does he use as a backdrop to his claims?

That's right - it's 'The Brittas Empire' - yes, remember it? That "hilarious" comedy where the male manager is a complete incompetent dick. You couldn't make it up.

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FastidiaBlueberry · 17/02/2013 23:52

Thanks for your advice Scottishmummy, you know I always value it.

Smile
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Original poster
FastidiaBlueberry · 17/02/2013 23:52

Are those your rude, personal attacky without actually straying outside of MN guidelines assertions SF?

You are good at that aren't you.

Hmm
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scottishmummy · 17/02/2013 23:51

Look stop being such a whine,you got deleted.it happens
Sometimes you'll agree, other times not.keeping it going,and lil feetie stamping.lame

SigmundFraude · 17/02/2013 23:50

LRD. Read this very slowly. I was responding to Bubbles asking what I am doing in feminism/WOMEN's rights chat. I said I was a woman, in response to that.

I really do hope you read that slowly, I would hate for you to prove my assertions right yet again.

Smile.

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FastidiaBlueberry · 17/02/2013 23:45

That was to LRD by the way, as she asked.

Ah hallo Scottishmummy, how nice to see you.

Loving your new look.

Smile
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BubblesOfBliss · 17/02/2013 23:45

SigmundFraude I have said it before, I'll say it again: I am a WOMAN. W.O.M.A.N.

Thank f*ck for that. Though - I do wonder what's going on in your psyche... Confused

LRDtheFeministDragon · 17/02/2013 23:44

Oh dear, did you think only men could be MRAs, sig?

How sad to be so ignorant. Sad

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FastidiaBlueberry · 17/02/2013 23:44

My comment which MNHQ told me was " incredibly offensive to anyone with religious beliefs" was an insulting comment about patriarchs.

I don't want to repeat the comment because it might be taken to be provocative and get deleted again. Grin But it was along the lines of it being a rum do to invent a god who required bits of people's bodies to be cut off. And a not very complimentary comment about the men who first hit upon the bright idea of doing so. I've just realised that it didn't actually mention any religion, as no-one knows who first thought it might be a good idea to cut bits of genitals off, and they also don't know if it was for a specifically religious reason, so my comment wasn't really aimed at any particular religion, just at patriarchs and patriarchal religion in general.

That's now apparently unacceptable. Biscuit

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scottishmummy · 17/02/2013 23:42

What are you seeking op?mnhqbunreseverrdly kiss your arse, agree your posts ok?
You got deleted it happens
Most folk get over it without threads about threads

SigmundFraude · 17/02/2013 23:39

I said whatever you want to call me, Bubbles. Calm yourself down.

I have said it before, I'll say it again: I am a WOMAN. W.O.M.A.N. This is FWRchat. It's chat, it doesn't always have to follow the narrative you decide to give it, or do you think you should have the final say in all things?.

'I would hope that feminists call the shots in FWR'

I would hope that MNHQ does.

Being 'exposed as talking shite' by you has absolutely no meaning in the wider world. That's your opinion, and given your exceedingly narrow mindset it would have absolutely no value in RL. M'dear.

BubblesOfBliss · 17/02/2013 23:38

Aw Mitchy1nge I made the mistake of following your link - what a load of shite!

I hope the link isn't going to invite more 'flea-bags' over here!

runningforthebusinheels · 17/02/2013 23:37

I've had massive rows about religion on here - and we were told categorically that you can speak out against religion as a 'group'. No posts of mine were deleted - a PA against me was though.

Was sent a little email by HQ asking that I respect other's opinions though. oops

Mitchy1nge · 17/02/2013 23:32

there was something recently about the church historically being a force for evil and oppression which was both offensive and indisputable?

LRDtheFeministDragon · 17/02/2013 23:30

Not totally related to the recent turn of the thread (sob, sob, I'm not discussing MRA to death again), but I am still curious how anything was offensive to people's religious beliefs?

BubblesOfBliss · 17/02/2013 23:28

This is true, math.

I liked the dog fleas analogy - very apt

Mitchy1nge · 17/02/2013 23:28

I found a reference to 'men's human rights' here, although quite a few of the sites listed seem to be anti something rather than pro anything, surprise is expressed that they should be classified as hate sites.

BubblesOfBliss · 17/02/2013 23:27

SigmundFraude
'So SigmundFraude are you outing yourself as an MRA' "Whatever you want to call me really."

Okay, hang on - if you are an MRA - WTF are you on FWR for? Unless of course to follow an antifeminist agenda?

"You seem to call all the shots on here"
I would hope that feminists call the shots in FWR rather than MRAs who have wandered out of their depth when distractedly pursuing their antifeminist agenda.

"which isn't bad considering the oppression that you experience."

Erm the fact that you are exposed to be talking shite does not have anything to do with any sex-based oppression I might face.

LRDtheFeministDragon · 17/02/2013 23:27

This is true, math.

FloraFox · 17/02/2013 23:25

Bubbles is the queen of the board, we all exist to follow the shots she calls.

runningforthebusinheels · 17/02/2013 23:22

MHRA - googled it.

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. Is that who we're discussing?

SigmundFraude · 17/02/2013 23:20

'So SigmundFraude are you outing yourself as an MRA'

Whatever you want to call me really. You seem to call all the shots on here, which isn't bad considering the oppression that you experience.

'Woman-hatred' - such drama.

BubblesOfBliss · 17/02/2013 23:18

"I will no longer take any notice of what you say as you are clearly not telepathic and therefore your views are meaningless."

Grin
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