McDonalds advertised on MN

[glasnost]

McDonalds get this going on AIBU

What and leave MN to the likes of you?? Don't think so.

You really don't get the point of the objections to the ad's do you? It's not about promoting their shite food. It's about MN being compromised and their image being tarnished as a result.

children will see the ad and think it's ok as mn endorses it fgs - i really think hq should think really seriously about this - any word from them yet?

Am I an oddity, as I don't look at any advertising at all on this site; or any other sites. I'm the same with the TV, I tend to tape most shows I watch and fast forward through the adverts. Not that I am anti advertising or anything, just want to watch my show. Same with online; not against advertisting, just don't care about it, bit tunnel visioned I guess!

I think thats up to MNHQ, and their image is their own business. Perhaps you should email them and explain how you know better though.

Nice way to backpeddle from your princessy flounce threat though. Kudos.

That's NOT up to MNHQ. It's up to us seeing as we make this website. They asked us our opinions. Which occasionally should go beyond whether it's fine to shag whilst breastfeeding.

I am not engaging with you anymore Buzz as you're obviously quite insecure and keep stealing my words. Kudos indeed. You've NO opinions at all as to why McD's is an acceptable brand to advertise on MN. OK so keep those non opinions to yourself or contribute constructively.

Its a business, not a members club. Grow up.

And don't tell me what or how to post, you only think you have any power here.

Shouldn't you go back to annoying people in the politics section?

Buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz off.

Don't think I will actually. BTW, the 80's called, they want the name back.

it's a business yes but also a well loved forum - if you don't realise that wtf are you doing here!

btw i wonder if other potential advertisers would be put off to see mcds advertising on here - believe it or not but there are some ethical agencies out there...

buzz why are you being so rude? are you ronald mcdonald

Yes I am. Just ask george, sorry, glasnost.

When MNHQ has made a decision would appreciate it if they'd let us know. Maybe not relegating the news to site stuff. Don't wanto be merrily typing away to suddenly see the 2 golden arches leering at me.

i think people are forgetting that the posters of the past have made mn what it is now

Buzz stop stalking and form a consciousness.

If MN do the most obvious, conformist thing in the book and take an arrogant dangerous multinational's money they will have no more credibility. At all. And the calibre of their posters will be very LITE. (Geddit?)

Well bye bye then, if you're not happy here. You should get back to your dog on a string tied up outside.

Are you trying to hijack this thread buzz with your thickness? Your razzzzzzzzor sharp wit is astounding. Bovine spongiformness in the area due to one too many burgers?

Next time I walk past a McD's and see the hordes shoving shite down their gullets I shall think of you.

Enjoy your McSaturday!

I'm so hurt!
My saturday would only be improved by a chicken nugget, but alas I am many miles from the golden arches so I expect it will me another year before I go near one. Unlike yourself I imagine, you doth protest too much and smell of big macs.

So, you leaving or not? Or will you just namechange again? Way to make a stand, dude.

get a room, you two

Presumably if MiccyD's advertises on MN the click will not be to a basic Ronald McDonald ad to buy happy meals, but an info site about nutrition, rainforest, packaging & litter etc...

I'm guessing that they are not trying to tell the gabby, opinionated, influential tribes of MNers about what McDs is doing on these issues.

Which is what conscious consumers want to use their consumer power for - to put pressure on McDonalds to do better.

Of course if you are a vegetarian, or completely opposed to capitalism and industrial food production you may think McDonalds is beyond the pale, can't be improved and should just be-bad-and-die.

Not sure that going back to McLibel is helpful here. The point then was that McDonalds reacted to criticism with paranoia and litigation. Now, if they are engaging with critics more openly through (for example) Q&A sites that they advertise on Mumsnet would be progress, no?

I agree with glasnost and don't like the idea either. Don't like seeing their 'restaurants' in my high street, would hate to see their logo on here.

Himalaya you're so reasoned and SANE. Hoorah for you. Will you come and sort out my life for me?

I AM one of those vegetarian, opposed to capitalism types. Cheers for your balance though. Even if I disagree with your conclusion. You put it so nicely.

So reasoned and sane I killed the thread?? Ah, well...