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Mumsnet twitterati revisited

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Fortheloveofscience · 20/01/2018 09:27

A while ago (can’t remember when, probably about a year) there was a push to encourage gender-critical mn-ers to join twitter and boost support for gender critical voices.

I just wondered how everyone’s getting on? I had a break of a few months for a house move, but am now back and encouraged to see that there seems to be a far bigger radfem community than when I first joined. I now have 275 followers, including some people I really respect which I’m quite proud of considering that I’m relatively new to the scene and don’t have anything overly insightful to contribute.

Has anyone else noticed this? There are a good few people over there I strongly suspect of having originated here, but couldn’t tie handles to user-names (obviously for good reason!).

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MrsDoylesTeaBags · 04/02/2018 11:04

I've updated my Twitter name, I'm now @MmmTea_

I know, pretty boring hey but I've started getting more involved and enjoying getting new perspectives and ideas.

I'll look out for the names I know here and follow.

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Fortheloveofscience · 23/01/2018 12:20

Great to see so many ‘snetters on Twitter. I haven’t identified many for sure (certainly couldn’t pin to a username), but I often see particular phrases, acronyms used that come from over here.

Ditto everyone who’s advising caution. I did my anon account as follows:

  • set up anonymous email account (gmail is good for this)
  • set up twitter account using this email, make sure you don’t include your phone number when it requests. On Twitter you need both a ‘handle’ and a ‘name’. Clearly both need to be anon.
  • if you link it to a MN username like I did, make sure you NC back to another username before posting anything other than GC stuff.
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crustychristmastree · 23/01/2018 11:47

I'm incognito and a name changer.

I may need to create a new email address though.

HedgerowAnimal · 23/01/2018 11:45

Can I warn people to be really really careful - I'm a serial NC here because ... I've been what I think is called "doxxed" for my use of Twitter under my RL name (formal complaint to my employer - I'm still under investigation.

I am now pruning who I follow on that Twitter handle - so my apologies to lots of women here in MN whom I've unfollowed (and thank you for your direct or indirect help in dealing with the complaint etc - the help via a couple of anonymous groups & mutual friends has been so so helpful). I'm following instead from a Twitter account which doesn't have my full RL name.

I am censored and silenced for asking questions on Twitter about legislation proposed in a democracy. It's utterly utterly appalling.

Stopmakingsense · 23/01/2018 10:53

I have just reactivated my twitter account. I have put #LabourLosingWomen in the advanced search and then following tweeters who show up.

Chchchchangeabout · 23/01/2018 10:39

Oh just seen the buzz feed article. Yes, that's why I was feeling nervous.

WorkingItOutAsIGo · 23/01/2018 10:31

Love that random name generator ShotsFired...and surprised how many elements of my fake personality were correct (I realise it’s just conincidence!). Wise advice and think I will do this.

Chchchchangeabout · 23/01/2018 10:26

I feel really nervous about this Ekphrasis. Wonder what they will say.

Ekphrasis · 23/01/2018 09:44

Labour to announce on Self ID today.

Use hashtag #LabourLosingWomen

ShotsFired · 23/01/2018 07:43

We all have innate biases and preferences we don't even realise and we'll include those on accounts we set up.

For that reason I strongly suggest looking up a random name generator and picking the first one as any Twitter/SM handle you want to keep separate from your real life.

You can get sites which give you entire fake profiles - nationalities, sex, street addresses and (working) emails e.g. www.fakenamegenerator.com/

Caillearchy · 23/01/2018 07:33

Hi everyone, I've been lurking Mumsnet for years and finally made an account.

I'm @caillearchy on Twitter

SonicBoomBoom · 22/01/2018 22:57

Got you Maid, orange tie.

MrsD do you mean your MN name?

MaidOfStars · 22/01/2018 22:26

I’m not very sciencey though. I am finding my way around still.

MaidOfStars · 22/01/2018 22:25

My profile pic is me being a transman for the night. That’s how it works, no?

MaidOfStars · 22/01/2018 22:24

If you search for Fond Of Beetles, it’s me.

MaidOfStars · 22/01/2018 22:23

And AstraiaLiberty

MaidOfStars · 22/01/2018 22:22

Hammer I got you.

MrsDoylesTeaBags · 22/01/2018 21:48

I've got my name as my name and my twitter handle but I might change it as there are other users who have the same name as me. (which makes me feel a bit weird)

SonicBoomBoom · 22/01/2018 21:24

Maid! If you're on twitter please pm me your @ thingy. I have loved your sciencey posts on here for years and years and I would be very honoured to follow you. Plus, I love when science people wade into the debate on twitter.

Hammer and Astraia I'm already following both of you Smile, (and Astraia, you me. Yeh!)

catgirl1976 · 22/01/2018 21:23

I've just changed my profile picture from me to something more anonymous due to worry about TRAs although its still my name. I may change that at some point if I'm worried about doxxing but I hate feeling like I can't stand up and be myself

AstraiaLiberty · 22/01/2018 19:45

@Hammerofthetwat That's a coincidence, I just followed you right before reading this!

I took a break from Twitter over Christmas because it got a bit much but am back now. Same name as here.

Hammerofthetwat · 22/01/2018 19:34

Hey, I’m active on there. Very active. I’m @SoylentGreen78 I’m not a leftie, though pretty much a moderate, but I am an angry woman. These issues cross parties. Chuck me a follow, and I’ll follow back.

MaidOfStars · 22/01/2018 13:18

I started Twitter about two days ago.

My first follower was DrRadfem
My second was a random.
And my third, today, was someone here who I was sitting behind at the Manchester meeting and to whom I may have mentioned Mumsnet

I am excited every time I get a notification.

I use my real name and photo. No fucks given.

Whatnextxx · 21/01/2018 23:56

Sorry should have read @SoulSurvivor101 - lots of links to relevant articles

Whatnextxx · 21/01/2018 23:53

@Soulsearcher101