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Santa's little helpers - helping a sHero cover the country before October

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MrsFogi · 26/08/2018 20:01

Soooo it seems that the amazing StickerWoman's campaign has already had an impact. Given the censorship of women who have concerns about self-identification this does seem to be one of the only ways for drawing the general public's attention to the consultation on the change in law (that closes in just over 7 weeks!!!).

It seems to me that SW needs the help of all MNers who are gender critical. If every one of them posted even one sticker a day I suspect that would have a huge impact.

It's really pretty easy to do once you get started - have a few ready to go in your handbag (complete with the corner of the double sided sticky tape bent back) and every time you see an opportunity.....do it! It's amazing how many opportunities there are when you are out and about each day (bus stops, changing rooms, loos, car parks, lifts etc etc). And really the chances of getting "caught" are extremely slim (there's really not CCTV on every angle of everywhere - we're not in 1984 yet although we soon could feel closer to it when it comes to our use of language if the law is changed). And even then if challenged a sensible conversation can ensue (to explain why there is a need for the stickers).

Some printables here (all you need is a printer, scissors and double sided sticky tape): www.dropbox.com/sh/4n362ya99atnuhq/AAAFs1-fP1Xu96liCC4OZmN-a?dl=0

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MrsFogi · 14/10/2018 16:30

Oh my goodness Critical - I love that idea. I feel a trip to the supermarket coming on tomorrow. All other ideas gratefully received.

I find that the area by the doors in train carriages is often empty but then people waiting to open the doors later in the journey have lots of time on their hands to read posters that may have somehow got stuck in the area.

I've also found that somehow the small stickers seem to get stuck to the gates in the London underground/overground very easily as I go past. No idea how they are escaping from my handbag (and I must thank Longchamp for designing their Pliage bag with StickerWoman's small stickers in mind).

All ideas

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Melamin · 13/10/2018 19:20

Critical That is Inspired!

Melamin · 13/10/2018 19:19

I have a packet of old address labels

GulagsMyArse · 13/10/2018 18:31

Booking marking for assistance on being a very naughty woman next week and spending my pin money on stickers.

silentcrow · 13/10/2018 18:24

The Manchester ones are fantastic. Funny and to the point.

I have observed that those advertising panels on the back of toilet doors have frames which are not very tight-fitting. Some have a gap big enough to fit postcards in.

Budgieinaberet · 13/10/2018 17:43

Critical brilliant

PerverseConverse · 13/10/2018 17:32

I think I need to get myself a printer

citiesofbismuth · 13/10/2018 17:31

This is a great idea, I'll get printing.

doublethink · 13/10/2018 17:30

Critical I like your style.

CriticalCondition · 13/10/2018 17:25

*Other supermarkets are available.

CriticalCondition · 13/10/2018 17:22

Not long to go now.

Today a woman took my empty Sainsburys* trolley as I was returning it. Except it wasn't completely empty...
I watched her pick up the FPFW leaflet that was lying in the trolley, read it all the way across the carpark and put it in her bag.

I've also noticed that Waitrose* trolleys have a handy little clipboard on the handle to use for shopping lists. It really is very useful. It turns out to be exactly the same size as a leaflet.

Other supermarkets are available.

Melamin · 13/10/2018 00:16

Yes, I enjoyed seeing those, along with the messages on the buildings in London.

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MrsFogi · 13/10/2018 00:13

#StickerWoman has really gone to town in Manchester - this has brightened my evening up!

Santa's little helpers - helping a sHero cover the country before October

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loveyouradvice · 02/10/2018 19:14

remind me of the writing on banknotes idea??? Keen to do...

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MrsFogi · 02/10/2018 19:09

So as it is less than 100 days to Christmas and, more importantly, THE consultation closes on 19 October I thought I'd remind everyone that stickers are a great way to raise awareness. After a few days of high adrenaline each time you put a sticker up you will become a Ninja (this weekend I managed to stick up loads of stickers whilst out with DH and he didn't even notice I was doing it!).
Do share if any of you have found some heavy traffic areas that are easy to "stick" - my favourites are car park machines (particularly the one on the way in that everyone has to pass through but also the pay machines), on trains in the entrance to carriages where people stand around for long periods of time, bus stops (of course), sides of letter boxes, parking meters.....

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Cuntysnark · 29/08/2018 22:06

I’ve started writing on bank notes. Self serve tills are a gift for the cautious.

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MrsFogi · 29/08/2018 22:00

Also worth a look at the additional idea of writing on banknotes on the Ian Hislop thread.

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MrsFogi · 29/08/2018 12:04

@seafret no rules just get the message out there. I tend to add something that can be googled e.g. FairPlayForWomen.com. Someone who knows about twitter will be along soon no doubt,

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seafret · 28/08/2018 23:43

Trying hard to do this. Does anyone know how hashtags work please? Can you just make up a snappy slogan and stick a hashtag in front of it? or are there rules?!!

Thanks

Iused2BanOptimist · 28/08/2018 22:36

I think the back of loo doors is a good place because when the cleaners go in they have the door open while they clean the loo and don't get to shut the door and see what is there. It was rather gratifying to notice a young woman going into a loo at the service station today and burst out laughing soon after shutting the door.

Cuntysnark · 28/08/2018 17:39

I did 2 yesterday. I have them in my bag. Hand written. I’m quite good at drawing a penis.

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MrsFogi · 28/08/2018 16:51

DH thinks I'm mad. The little "secret" pocket in my Longchamp plaige bag is proving a godsend and I have become a ninja sticker now and am quite enjoying looking for heavy traffic areas.

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Lefthanddown · 28/08/2018 13:40

MrsFogi, 8 miles, taking in 1 town and 2 villages! I stick mine anywhere, benches, pelican crossings, noticeboards, bus stops, electric boxes, life buoy boxes, lock gates, pubs etc, sometimes hand a leaflet to mums with daughters too.

Some of the stickers have been removed quickly (and replaced with a sign saying transphobe) the longest stayed for 6 days, but it had curled up with the rain anyway, so I wasn't too bothered. I just think if one person follows the QR code on them it could help.

heresyandwitchcraft · 28/08/2018 13:40

BUMP

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MrsFogi · 28/08/2018 10:51

Do put them on here. As for more widely I think the issue is that on Twitter you'll start getting vitriol from the TRAs (all depends on whether or not you're up for dealing with that). Probably best to set up a separate Twitter account. Maybe start a new thread to ask about this or post on the main StickerWoman thread to see if anyone has any ideas. Do report back because I've seen quite a lot of stickers in my area recently that I'd be happy to share too .

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