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To think Elon Musk has gone nuts

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Viviennemary · 06/01/2025 18:15

What on earth is going on with him. Calling for Nagel Farage to resign. Now wanting the PM to resign amd said we have a tyrannical government. It's all a bit odd.

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FennelPotion · 07/01/2025 13:51

One of my posts was reported and deleted. Interesting.

As we know, there have been occasional reports and concerns about political parties or their supporters using online platforms like Mumsnet to influence public opinion or promote their party's image.

Crikeyalmighty · 07/01/2025 13:51

@Feelingathomenow totally disagree - personally I wish Starmer had more balls like Blair has and said Brexit is a non starter in a global climate and we will be joining the EEA as of now but I'm going to bet it will come in time-it's an instant economy lifter - I'm very much of the opinion that we shouldn't pander to certain groups- a shit isa shit whether they are black, white or purple with green spots , straight, LBGT, - all irrelevant - - so yep I would be harder on that too as I said in an earlier post - I'm not sure why you think he isa poor leader though- would you want his job- aggro from the left, aggro from the right.

Feelingathomenow · 07/01/2025 13:56

Crikeyalmighty · 07/01/2025 13:51

@Feelingathomenow totally disagree - personally I wish Starmer had more balls like Blair has and said Brexit is a non starter in a global climate and we will be joining the EEA as of now but I'm going to bet it will come in time-it's an instant economy lifter - I'm very much of the opinion that we shouldn't pander to certain groups- a shit isa shit whether they are black, white or purple with green spots , straight, LBGT, - all irrelevant - - so yep I would be harder on that too as I said in an earlier post - I'm not sure why you think he isa poor leader though- would you want his job- aggro from the left, aggro from the right.

I’m not enough of a narcissist to be PM. But presumably he quite fancied the job, and thought he would be good. It’s one thing to have balls, but you need a certain amount of brains and ethics to go with it. Tbh I don’t think he has enough of any of these things, certainly not in the right balance.

He panders to certain groups, that is dangerous

BIossomtoes · 07/01/2025 13:57

FennelPotion · 07/01/2025 13:51

One of my posts was reported and deleted. Interesting.

As we know, there have been occasional reports and concerns about political parties or their supporters using online platforms like Mumsnet to influence public opinion or promote their party's image.

It must have breached guidelines. It’s happened to me too, it’s a reminder to be careful what you post.

Feelingathomenow · 07/01/2025 14:00

DuncinToffee · 07/01/2025 13:26

Links would be a start

Musk doesn't like this person being jailed

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/thug-posted-lies-online-watched-30720592

I’m sure you can find the news stories about the rapists being released and the Facebook posters being imprisoned.

Why are you concerned over people musk disapproves of being imprisoned. We were discussing Starmer

BIossomtoes · 07/01/2025 14:03

Feelingathomenow · 07/01/2025 14:00

I’m sure you can find the news stories about the rapists being released and the Facebook posters being imprisoned.

Why are you concerned over people musk disapproves of being imprisoned. We were discussing Starmer

Musk’s name is in the thread title. You were bashing Starmer, the rest of us are under no obligation to help you.

FennelPotion · 07/01/2025 14:04

Goldenbear · 07/01/2025 12:30

You should definitely add, 'IMO' to your posts, you do realise that just as you are free to spout your "views', you are certainly not free to force others to think the same way.

Feel free to quote any of my posts to back up your suggestion that I am 'forcing others to think the same way'. (which way would that be then?)

The whole of Mumsnet consists of opinions so no need to add IMO, that would be just silly.

And why, please tell, are you putting your "views" in inverted commas? Please explain and back it up Or one have to assume something on your end is malfunctioning or insincere.

SerendipityJane · 07/01/2025 14:05

Threads like this are never devalued when this is noted ...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitchens%27s_razor

Hitchens's razor - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitchens's_razor

DuncinToffee · 07/01/2025 14:05

Feelingathomenow · 07/01/2025 14:00

I’m sure you can find the news stories about the rapists being released and the Facebook posters being imprisoned.

Why are you concerned over people musk disapproves of being imprisoned. We were discussing Starmer

Oh yes, the tired 'google it' response Confused

It's a thread about Musk, he tweeted about this guy who was involved in the riots and posted on SM, like the 'innocent' facebook posters you mention.

verdantverdure · 07/01/2025 14:08

DuncinToffee · 07/01/2025 13:41

Nigel Farage skipped the Commons debate on grooming gangs yesterday in favour of a debate on the petition calling for an election.

Is that because he can't tell lies in Parliament without having to correct the record?

FennelPotion · 07/01/2025 14:09

BIossomtoes · 07/01/2025 13:57

It must have breached guidelines. It’s happened to me too, it’s a reminder to be careful what you post.

"be careful what you post" 😬

verdantverdure · 07/01/2025 14:10

I don't get why people think it's weird that people who break the law are punished under the law.

verdantverdure · 07/01/2025 14:13

Don't Mumsnet message you to tell you why your post was deleted?

(I don't think I've ever had one deleted so I don't know.)

FennelPotion · 07/01/2025 14:14

In the case of the Labour Party or any political group, there may be individuals or dedicated campaign teams who engage in online discussions, including on platforms like Mumsnet, to advocate for their policies or defend their image. This can range from volunteers to official campaigners, and some may use specific messaging or talking points. However, it’s difficult to make a blanket statement that suggests all such activity is part of an orchestrated effort.

Mumsnet, as a forum, is generally known for having a wide range of opinions, including people from various political affiliations. Some users may feel that certain posts or replies seem to be more pro-Labour, but the same could be said about supporters of any other party.

If anyone's wondering whether a post is coming from a genuine user or a campaign effort, a few signs to look for include overly repetitive talking points, accounts that consistently push a single narrative without much engagement on other topics, or the use of overly polished language that doesn't match the conversational tone of the platform. But again, these can also be the behaviour of dedicated volunteers or people with strong political views, not necessarily bots or fake posters.

If you're seeing a lot of pro-Labour posts and suspect an organised effort, it could be the result of a well-coordinated social media strategy or grassroots engagement, or just coincidence, it's not necessarily always nefarious.

The tone from some posters suggest that they are very focused on protecting Starmer's image. IMHO 😂 they could do that in a much more eloquent and sophisticated way <shrugs>.

DuncinToffee · 07/01/2025 14:18

Are you new to MN @FennelPotion ?

verdantverdure · 07/01/2025 14:19

FennelPotion · 07/01/2025 13:51

One of my posts was reported and deleted. Interesting.

As we know, there have been occasional reports and concerns about political parties or their supporters using online platforms like Mumsnet to influence public opinion or promote their party's image.

Why was your post deleted @FennelPotion?

FennelPotion · 07/01/2025 14:20

DuncinToffee · 07/01/2025 14:18

Are you new to MN @FennelPotion ?

Strange question! Why re you asking?

FennelPotion · 07/01/2025 14:21

verdantverdure · 07/01/2025 14:19

Why was your post deleted @FennelPotion?

No idea. But it must have annoyed someone for it to have been reported.

Alexandra2001 · 07/01/2025 14:23

@FennelPotion Thats an interesting pov as all i can see is a series of posters, doing all they can to damage Starmer and Labour, with scant regard for the truth.

Evidence for this is that CSA has been known about for decades, trials in Rotherham go backs to the mid 2010s, Con govt's ignoring the various reports has also been widely reported....

Yet over the years, it has hardly been a topic for discussion on MN... until Labour got into power.

One MN thread on Rotherham rape gangs in June 2024, attracted 18 posts...... one of only 3 i could find...

But now..... its a national emergency and Starmer is a rape apologist and arch supporter of CSA....

Its the unfairness of it all that gets me, similar to blaming Brown for the GFC or Boris Johnson for all of the Covid deaths.

Could both have done more? yes but only with hindsight.

DuncinToffee · 07/01/2025 14:24

FennelPotion · 07/01/2025 14:20

Strange question! Why re you asking?

Because you seem to be lecturing us all on how to use it and you have no posting history other than this thread

verdantverdure · 07/01/2025 14:26

I don't think posts have to be reported to be removed @FennelPotion.

I must admit I thought Mumsnet probably messaged you to say why.

Which Mumsnet rule do you think your post broke?

BIossomtoes · 07/01/2025 14:26

FennelPotion · 07/01/2025 14:09

"be careful what you post" 😬

I don’t know why that’s funny. You’re the one complaining about the consequences if you’re not careful. It’s usually not what you say, it’s the way that you say it.

FennelPotion · 07/01/2025 14:27

DuncinToffee · 07/01/2025 14:24

Because you seem to be lecturing us all on how to use it and you have no posting history other than this thread

Out of interest, what would it matter if I was a brand new user?

Please can you show us the posts where I'm lecturing?

Also, it's amusing that you have searched up a poster and then assume they're new when you can't find any threads. It makes it seem like you don't know much about how Mumsnet works.

noblegiraffe · 07/01/2025 14:28

verdantverdure · 07/01/2025 14:26

I don't think posts have to be reported to be removed @FennelPotion.

I must admit I thought Mumsnet probably messaged you to say why.

Which Mumsnet rule do you think your post broke?

They do have to be reported, MNHQ don’t actively moderate. You also aren’t told if you have a post deleted.

bigkidatheart · 07/01/2025 14:30

Didn't they say he was libellous, could they not sue him for all he has and plough it into the UK government then problem sorted 😂

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