to draw your attention to MN'ers being threatened with court for posting

[gordyslovesheep]

By Samaritan's Purse

I know I'm not the only one

who else have they decided to silence?

It's quite interesting that they dislike criticism so much

Really grateful for this being brought to my attention. I have had a read of the BHS article and will forward it to our school's head teacher as there are some useful alternative suggestions on there.

I thought MNHQ owned all the posts on here.

OK, to those who have been sent emails - a bit of Social Media advice.

This has a very good chance of going viral - already seeing a few tweets about it.

Think carefully about your current MN posting name, and what you may have shared under that name. If there is anything particularly sensitive, ask MNHQ to delete (personal problems, relationship advice, issues with PILs etc).

Also think about whether your Twitter ID and MN ID will be linked and if you want that.

This may be being overly cautious and I don't want to scare you, but I wanted to mention it. Your normal ramblings about school, what you are making for dinner, and everyday nonsense isn't a problem, just what you wouldn't like to be read by friends/relatives/school run mums...

If anyone wants a RT Pm me your twitter, I'll follow and RT. Am @PatronisingBT

Good advice MmeL

this is an article on Franklyn Graham's stance on gay marriage and abortion

He is allowed his beliefs and to think what he wants - but he has power and funds. I think it's only fair that people understand what SP is about so they can make an informed decision whether they want to support him and the organisation.

Crikey, this has flushed the truly oldy oldies out of retirement hasn't it?

I remember the threads about the school too prh47. If you said "the school is under investigation for exam cheating" you would be deleted. Even though the school was indeed under investigation for exam cheating. It was baffling and comments and whole threads were deleted when there was nothing libellous being said.

As I understood it, the law about libel on the internet has changed somehow in the not too distant past. At least it is now possible to mention that school without being threatened.

Sympathies and support to any caught up in this ludicrous new SP debacle.

^^ What MmeLindor says.

(signed, Tianc the cyberstalker)

"I thought MNHQ owned all the posts on here."

MN might own all the posts, but only as their publisher (by virtue of hosting a public forum). They can still sue the author of the posts, if they can be identified.

I believe the Bible says love your enemies... not sue your enemies... does it not, SP?

Maybe you have a different version?

Posting to support

I'm already up the barricade with pacific and maryz but for different, less scary reasons of a non-festive nature.

Les Mis songs still appropriate though

I just emailed my mum a link to this thread. Her church usually supports OCC. I think they might not this year (finally!)

TweetinginFury
Can we hold off on the twitter storm until the posters affected have time to make sure they won't be identified? If they are on Twitter, they may want to remove real name or lock account.

I am not saying that you definitely all should do this, btw - but if you don't want MN and RL name linked, then it woudl be better. I don't care, cause I'm totally open on MN and Twitter who I am, but others aren't.

Is it just me or does Samaritan's Purse sound like a rude euphemism?

anyone else disturbed by the complete radio silence from MNHQ in the last 3 hrs. :(

I suspect MNHQ are a bit busy behind the scenes. I hope on behalf of posters here.

I cannot stop thinking about the saying about 'sow's ears/silk purses' when I hear SP

Ultra
I wouldn't read anything into it. They may not get formal advice until tomorrow so there is not much more they can say.

Agreed Mme. Already changed my name and would urge anyone else to do the same. I am identifiable somewhat from Twitter, however I'm no fussed and I'll take the hit to make use of the followers.

This is interesting www.inminds.co.uk/occ.html

OTheHugeManatee

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