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MN no longer safe for gender critical women

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TheXXFactor · 18/04/2018 22:20

I am reluctantly deleting my MN account, in light of the data breach: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/womens_rights/3225517-The-MNHQ-Moderation-team

It's a fantastic site, Justine has shown herself to be a staunch defender of women and I'm enormously grateful to MNetters for all your support and humour over the years. So this isn't a flounce, more a reluctant slink out of the door of a party while the gin is still flowing but...

..this data breach could cost me my job and my personal safety. I have no way of knowing whether Emma has stolen my data and MN don't seem interested in finding out. They are not even reporting the breach to the ICO.

I hate doing this. I hate that trans extremists will see this as a victory. But I cannot trust MN to keep my data safe, or even to take proper steps to remedy a breach. I sincerely hope that they will review their approach, so I can come back. Until they do, the anonymity of usernames means nothing and every gender critical woman on here is at risk.

So long and thanks for all the Pom bears Bear Sad

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AssignedPuuurfectAtBirth · 18/04/2018 22:36

Reregister in another name.

TBH, this might all be a good thing. People put far too much personal data online.

I have very few accounts with my personal data. I make it up. You shouldn't give personal data out unless you really have to. I don't think MN even asks for it anymore - they used to ask for a postcode, but they don't now. Thye don't actually need it, it's not as though they will be direct mailing people.

The IP data could be an issue. But it makes the case for using a VPN. I use one sometimes but this has persuaded me of dedicated use

Don't let the fuckers limit your life or your choices. Don't let them limit your freedom of speech. There are ways to protect yourself.

Don't let them shut you up. Fuck them

TripleRainbow · 18/04/2018 22:35

You have to do what feels right for you. I really hope you have a change of heart and stay though. In all this insanity I really appreciate everyone's thoughtful contributions on these threads.

We're all in the same boat. I'm not impressed with MNHQ's response so far either. I'm going to stick around though. MN isn't perfect but the fact they deal with things calmly when faced with challenges is why we're still able to discuss issues affecting women and girls without being silenced.

EasterRobin · 18/04/2018 22:34

Hopefully we will see you again shortly with a brand new shiny username (although I do really like your current one!)

EasterRobin · 18/04/2018 22:33

If you're worried, you can sign up again straight away with false details and a non-identifying email address. MNHQ only have the details you give them (and your IP address, which by itself isn't enough to identify you).

UpstartCrow · 18/04/2018 22:27

Sorry to see you go, but its got so nasty for women I do understand Flowers

Winewinewinegin · 18/04/2018 22:26

Bewilderness. Doh!

Winewinewinegin · 18/04/2018 22:25

Cross post Bewildered.

Winewinewinegin · 18/04/2018 22:25

Just what a TRA who wanted to delete all the awareness raising in mumsnet would say, right down to the thread title.

Not saying this is your motivation as I don't know you and sorry to see you go.

But think we should be aware that some people would love this site shut down and history deleted.

thebewilderness · 18/04/2018 22:23

I would imagine that was the purpose to posting screenshots on twitter. To get the women who refuse to submit, to git.

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