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Justine stands up for FWR in The Times

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SwearyG · 15/04/2018 00:21

Justine is quoted in The Times today saying that TRAs are pressuring advertisers to withdraw from the site but they’re willing to take the hit to keep the discussion open. It’s very heartening after the threads of the last few days re FWR being hidden and the worries about this space being censored.

Flowers to @JustineMumsnet - thank you.

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Imherefornow · 15/04/2018 11:01

I let out a whoop of joy when I came across this article this morning!

Thank you thank you thank you for publicly supporting womens right to discuss how changes to the gra will affect them.

FloraFox · 15/04/2018 10:59

So great to see this article. I suggest we support MNHQ by clicking on lots of the ads on the site. The advertisers will see the traffic coming from MN.

concretesieve · 15/04/2018 10:55

Thank you to Justine and all MNHQ staff Flowers

jellyfrizz · 15/04/2018 10:52

Well said Justine! Another thank you here.

OnTheList · 15/04/2018 10:48

Thank you Justine Flowers

SianRunner · 15/04/2018 10:45

Brava, Justine.

Happy to do what I can re contacting advertisers, threads in support etc.

Free speech matters. Women's rights matter. This is quite a moment in history. That it's become entwined with capturing a driving force of capitalism is a bit ironic, but needs must and all that.

Smokeahontas · 15/04/2018 10:44

Thank you Justine, Mumsnet & everyone who posts to keep this fight alive. I’ll be boycotting anyone who withdraws ads.

misscockerspaniel · 15/04/2018 10:43

Three cheers for Justine!!! Grin

The comments underneath are great.

Note the boast from a TRA in the Times piece that they had been phoning the HoC using different voices.TGLWGH.

Muthafunker · 15/04/2018 10:37

Thank you. The sisterhood is strong. We ARE on yhe right side of history

FlorenceLyons · 15/04/2018 10:31

Very well said, Justine. Thank you.

FlorenceLyons · 15/04/2018 10:31

Very well said, Justine. Thank you.

TurningWood · 15/04/2018 10:31

Marks and Spencers.
Lush.
Top Shop.
Primark.
Mercure.
The Guardian.

All vacuously signalling they don't respect or care about women's rights, safety, or our business.

Who else?

Political parties, especially Labour as Owen Jones informs us they like to troll women.

qumquat · 15/04/2018 10:31

Thank you Justine and Mumsnet Flowers

Anlaf · 15/04/2018 10:29

HaloBearCakeFlowersSmileWine[santa]Glitterball to Justine and all at Mumsnet Towers.

RogerAllamsFangirl · 15/04/2018 10:26

I've started a thread in AIBU about brands I've bought because of Mumsnet. Might want to pile over there and collate everyone's in the same place.

Freshlylaidterf · 15/04/2018 10:24

Oh and thanks Justine

Freshlylaidterf · 15/04/2018 10:22

I was threatened this week via my business about my GC views and had spoken to MNHQ about getting my account deleted but this makes me feel like I shouldn’t back down
Thats awful circle

AssignedPuuurfectAtBirth · 15/04/2018 10:18

Brava Justine and Mumsnet

I have been despondent about recent Mumsnet policy. Thanks for restoring my faith in the wonderfulness that is Mumsnet. I have learned so much on this site, on all manner of subjects.

Thanks for defending free speech.

Mumsnet is one of the few websites I have whitelisted, so that I can see the adverts.

I will go the extra step and consider buying from those advertisers

RosenbergW · 15/04/2018 10:18

please can we lay off blue hair - I like it
And bad dressers! I happily admit I don't care at all about clothing for myself, I'll wear any old thing.
I still buy clothes for three kids. And toys. And games, movies, music, nappies, makeup, mobile phone credit.. all things I don't need or want for myself. Three kids learning from me about where to go for the things they want, and who to be loyal to.

Hope these companies can chew on that thought for a bit.

Floisme · 15/04/2018 10:10

Thank you so much Justine Flowers This is so important. I also would like to know the names of any advertisers that endorse bullying women.

I do think we need to stick even harder to TGLWGH because I don't think this is just about numbers - advertisers will be more worried about being associated with bigotry. And please can we lay off blue hair - I like it.

RosenbergW · 15/04/2018 10:10

That is 10000 votes.
10000 decision makers.
10000 money spenders.

I reckon I know at least ten people who wanted to sign but were nervous about being targetted because of it. They still spend money and vote. They will feel more confident that 10000+ people are already stood up.

This is just the beginning!

Badgerthebodger · 15/04/2018 10:09

Thank you @JustineMumsnet Flowers

This is such an incredibly important space, giving oxygen to issues which TRAs would prefer to see swept under the carpet. I can imagine only too well how much pressure MNHQ must be under from those who want debate to be stifled, so thanks again - it’s very much appreciated.

BeUpStanding · 15/04/2018 10:05

Brilliant to see this article! Thanks so much much Justine and MNHQ FlowersFlowersFlowers

Theblueplanet · 15/04/2018 09:57

Yes! Petition at 10,000!

SuburbanRhonda · 15/04/2018 09:57

@RosenbergW

Spot on.