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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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FastidiaBlueberry · 17/02/2013 13:48

Right so what are we saying?

We're not allowed to use the word rapey?

Really?

OK.

The problem with your thing about some people will be offended by that word Floatybeatie, is that the people who are most offended by it are those who express rapey attitudes.

Oh dear I've just used it again haven't I. Will have to find a new word or term. People who express attitudes which excuse and/ or condone rape or minimise it.

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OliviaMumsnet · 17/02/2013 13:43

@FloatyBeatie

'Rapey' has always struck me as an inappropriately frivolous play on a desperately serious word.

This here.
Thanks.

FloatyBeatie · 17/02/2013 13:41

'Rapey' has always struck me as an inappropriately frivolous play on a desperately serious word. Some uses of it will offend some people, other uses might offend other people. Seems best for moderation to delete it whenever it is complained about, otherwise mods would have to be making intrusively interventionist interpretations of others' conversation.

Startail · 17/02/2013 13:22

Thanks,
I keep out of that one, I don't know enough about it.

I am an atheist and certainly post things that might be considered religiously offensive.

I don't think it's possible to be a feminists without finding all, mainstream, religions intrinsically sexist and deeply misogynistic.

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FastidiaBlueberry · 17/02/2013 13:19

Does this mean that we're not allowed to use the word rapey as well?

Is it not allowed or just in certain contexts?

Sorry but I really want to know because I use this word quite a lot. When referring to George Galloway for example, because he is a rape apologist. He said stuff which indicates that he thinks rape is not really rape if someone has previously had consensual sex with the man who raped her. I think that's rapey talk - is it unacceptable to say so?

I'm sorry, I know this is a PITA but I've had a couple of times here where my posts have been deleted and it seems that it's because of very heavy handed moderation. OTOH if there are issues about using certain words like rapey, then it's useful to know that it's not a "mumsnet word" IYSWIM.

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GinAndT0nic · 17/02/2013 13:19

rapey in what context? i can imagine, so it's not like it makes no sense. it makes sense. Decent men have nothing to fear from words like Rapey.

mumsnet, nail your colours to the mast I say! fgs, can't we represent women's interests here? society, tradition, legislation and the media take care of men's interests.

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FastidiaBlueberry · 17/02/2013 13:16

And was it the word rapey rather than the observation about how stupid I thought the original patriarchs must have been?

Or was it the combination of both in the same post?

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FastidiaBlueberry · 17/02/2013 13:14

OK, why is the word "rapey" beyond the pale?

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SchroSawMargeryDaw · 17/02/2013 13:14

Tbh I would be shocked if anyone actually used the word "rapey", that's pretty disgusting and if I had seen it I would have reported it.

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OliviaMumsnet · 17/02/2013 13:04

Hi there
Thanks for posting this straight up on the boards and not giving us an opportunity to resolve this in the email you sent us. Smile

To clarify, we deleted your post because we feel the use of the word "rapey" is beyond the pale.
With regards to not offending anyone with religious beliefs etc our talk guidelines are here
HTH

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FastidiaBlueberry · 17/02/2013 13:00

Men's Rights Activist Startail.

Is it just about religion you get deleted SGB, or is it all your stuff about unsatisfactorily-penised MRA's? Grin

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Startail · 17/02/2013 12:58

MRA???

SolidGoldBrass · 17/02/2013 12:58

It's happened to me as well. I keep posting, though. :)

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