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Influx of far-right posters

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Slightyamusedandsilly · 07/09/2026 08:57

Why has the site suddenly had an influx of far-right posters? Almost overnight.

Is this a concerted campaign by the black shirts from Dover, Reform or Tommy ten names to infiltrate women's SM?

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Utterlybutter · 08/09/2026 09:50

What's your definition of "far right" ?

TopPocketFind · 08/09/2026 09:51

EasternStandard · 08/09/2026 09:48

Of course you’d like them to stay in wouldn’t you? Your reason for posting politically doesn’t stand apart. Not sure why posters on the left think it does.

You want the Conservatives back in government, how is that any different?

EasternStandard · 08/09/2026 09:53

TopPocketFind · 08/09/2026 09:51

You want the Conservatives back in government, how is that any different?

I’ve just said the pp is no different.

5128gap · 08/09/2026 10:03

EasternStandard · 08/09/2026 09:48

Of course you’d like them to stay in wouldn’t you? Your reason for posting politically doesn’t stand apart. Not sure why posters on the left think it does.

Of course I'd like them to stay in. But as that will be the case for the immediate future, promoting them isn't important right now. I'm fine to sit back and let them get on with the job.
For those who support other parties, particularly Reform who are in a most unfortunate position at this time, the need to make issues about party politics is much more compelling.

EasternStandard · 08/09/2026 10:05

5128gap · 08/09/2026 10:03

Of course I'd like them to stay in. But as that will be the case for the immediate future, promoting them isn't important right now. I'm fine to sit back and let them get on with the job.
For those who support other parties, particularly Reform who are in a most unfortunate position at this time, the need to make issues about party politics is much more compelling.

You’re here to do the same, it includes posting positively about your own party, I’m not sure why some on the left feel they’re not.

5128gap · 08/09/2026 10:16

EasternStandard · 08/09/2026 10:05

You’re here to do the same, it includes posting positively about your own party, I’m not sure why some on the left feel they’re not.

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I am not here with the purpose of promoting the Labour Party. I've told you already twice that I don't feel the need to do that at this time.
I'm here to discuss the issues on the thread. Immigration is a cross party issue and there will be areas where people from all political persuasions will find common ground. Also areas where people with the same party politics may disagree.

EasternStandard · 08/09/2026 10:18

5128gap · 08/09/2026 10:16

I am not here with the purpose of promoting the Labour Party. I've told you already twice that I don't feel the need to do that at this time.
I'm here to discuss the issues on the thread. Immigration is a cross party issue and there will be areas where people from all political persuasions will find common ground. Also areas where people with the same party politics may disagree.

I don’t see any difference. A positive post re Burnham or another party. Personally I prefer a mix and I’m glad mnhq responded as they did.

I want the full spectrum on a public forum because women vote for different parties.

5128gap · 08/09/2026 10:23

EasternStandard · 08/09/2026 10:05

You’re here to do the same, it includes posting positively about your own party, I’m not sure why some on the left feel they’re not.

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As a point of interest, why do you attribute traits you believe I show as being connected to my support for the Labour Party? If you believe I'm unable to see parallels between my behaviour and others, that I'm not listening or whatever, couldn't that just be that I'm an objectionable person, rather than that I'm left leaning? If I do something you dislike or disagree with, it's not 'Labour' doing it. Its just me.

tomandjamie · 08/09/2026 10:25

TopPocketFind · 08/09/2026 08:43

Two female protesters he hit with his stick.

poor balance indeed 🙄

Oh, it's two female protesters now ?
It was one a couple of days ago.
Yet still no-one has come forward with a complaint, which seems odd if there is so much compelling footage.

TopPocketFind · 08/09/2026 10:27

tomandjamie · 08/09/2026 10:25

Oh, it's two female protesters now ?
It was one a couple of days ago.
Yet still no-one has come forward with a complaint, which seems odd if there is so much compelling footage.

The police was asking for people to come forward, how do you know people haven't

Are you defending this bloke hitting women with a stick?

EasternStandard · 08/09/2026 10:31

5128gap · 08/09/2026 10:23

As a point of interest, why do you attribute traits you believe I show as being connected to my support for the Labour Party? If you believe I'm unable to see parallels between my behaviour and others, that I'm not listening or whatever, couldn't that just be that I'm an objectionable person, rather than that I'm left leaning? If I do something you dislike or disagree with, it's not 'Labour' doing it. Its just me.

In answer to that I’d reference this thread and others like it. To which mnhq respond as they do, but still the same claims as this one come up fairly often.

tomandjamie · 08/09/2026 10:34

TopPocketFind · 08/09/2026 10:27

The police was asking for people to come forward, how do you know people haven't

Are you defending this bloke hitting women with a stick?

WM Police have confirmed that no-one has come forward.

Are you defending pensioners being attacked?

TemperanceWest · 08/09/2026 10:37

tomandjamie · 08/09/2026 10:34

WM Police have confirmed that no-one has come forward.

Are you defending pensioners being attacked?

No pensioners were attacked at the conference. Shouting is not attacking.

But you know that.

TopPocketFind · 08/09/2026 10:39

tomandjamie · 08/09/2026 10:34

WM Police have confirmed that no-one has come forward.

Are you defending pensioners being attacked?

What pensioners were being attacked at the Reform conference?

I assume you have watched the footage?

tomandjamie · 08/09/2026 10:40

TemperanceWest · 08/09/2026 10:37

No pensioners were attacked at the conference. Shouting is not attacking.

But you know that.

How do you know?
Where you there ?
Have you seen the whole footage including before the 'incident' ?
No, I thought not.
It is strange that if it was such a "vicious" attack neither of these women have come forward ?

tomandjamie · 08/09/2026 10:42

TopPocketFind · 08/09/2026 10:39

What pensioners were being attacked at the Reform conference?

I assume you have watched the footage?

I watched some footage and the disabled man was pushed over and fell down.

TopPocketFind · 08/09/2026 10:44

@tomandjamie

WM Police have confirmed that no-one has come forward

They were still appealng 2 days ago. Have they issued a statement since?

TopPocketFind · 08/09/2026 10:45

tomandjamie · 08/09/2026 10:42

I watched some footage and the disabled man was pushed over and fell down.

Can you link to that footage?

TemperanceWest · 08/09/2026 10:52

tomandjamie · 08/09/2026 10:40

How do you know?
Where you there ?
Have you seen the whole footage including before the 'incident' ?
No, I thought not.
It is strange that if it was such a "vicious" attack neither of these women have come forward ?

Given the vitriol that would be poured on them if their names were made public, I can understand why they might be reticent.

Have any pensioners made complaints to the police?

You sound rather angry, tbh.

TemperanceWest · 08/09/2026 10:55

tomandjamie · 08/09/2026 10:42

I watched some footage and the disabled man was pushed over and fell down.

Farage would have been shouting about that if it had happened.

Efacsen · 08/09/2026 10:59

TemperanceWest · 08/09/2026 10:55

Farage would have been shouting about that if it had happened.

Partivularly considering all the other things going wrong for Farage - it would make excellent distraction fodder

TopPocketFind · 08/09/2026 11:00

TemperanceWest · 08/09/2026 10:52

Given the vitriol that would be poured on them if their names were made public, I can understand why they might be reticent.

Have any pensioners made complaints to the police?

You sound rather angry, tbh.

One of the women has given interviews, she is a paid up Reform member so easily identifiable.

Like the pensioner who was wearing his badge.

It would be good to see the footage.

5128gap · 08/09/2026 11:04

EasternStandard · 08/09/2026 10:31

In answer to that I’d reference this thread and others like it. To which mnhq respond as they do, but still the same claims as this one come up fairly often.

The thread invites discussion on an influx of far right posters.
MNHQ have not tried to deny the truth of this. The comment even says they understand why people might feel this is due to 'bad actors' (why would they understand and use that term if there was nothing to see here?) but have offered reassurance the posters are genuine and stated their commitment to expression of a wide range of views. With which I agree.
Not sure how this thread or their response answers my question about why you stereotype Labour voters.
And yes, I know that other voters are stereotyped too. But pointing that out doesn't explain why you do it.

tomandjamie · 08/09/2026 11:07

@TemperanceWest Given the vitriol that would be poured on them if their names were made public, I can understand why they might be reticent.

That ship has sailed.
One of them has attended at least one branch meeting in Lincolnshire which is where (she claims) she was asked to be a councillor. An official from that Branch has denied that this offer was made.

EasternStandard · 08/09/2026 11:07

5128gap · 08/09/2026 11:04

The thread invites discussion on an influx of far right posters.
MNHQ have not tried to deny the truth of this. The comment even says they understand why people might feel this is due to 'bad actors' (why would they understand and use that term if there was nothing to see here?) but have offered reassurance the posters are genuine and stated their commitment to expression of a wide range of views. With which I agree.
Not sure how this thread or their response answers my question about why you stereotype Labour voters.
And yes, I know that other voters are stereotyped too. But pointing that out doesn't explain why you do it.

This thread has many posting along the same lines, which adds up to more than just what you’re posting.