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People are spending far more time sabotaging McCann threads than the McCann enthusiasts are spending on tittle tattle. Pot and kettle.

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Spidermama · 08/09/2007 17:17

These are developments. They're leading news bulletins the world over because so many people are following the story.

You don't have to, but don't spent so much time and energy ruining it for those who do please. Just look at other threads instead.

I used to be a nork clasper when the threads were devoid of real developments, but today I've had to move because I find the nork clasping camp (keepbumping and friends) is the loonier of the two now.

OP posts:

ursaferrugineusa · 08/09/2007 20:57

"The fact is, some people here convinced themselves that this news story affected them personally. They wept and wailed and handed out posters and even lit candles with their own children. And now they are facing a situation in which they might have to explain to their children that all was not as it appeared to be. And they daren't contemplate that possibility. Therefore no one must discuss it."

So are you really sure that the people who tried to stop the discussion are actually the same ones who "wept and wailed and handed out posters"
Because if they're not (and I don't think they are) then your argument is pretty pointless.

HorribleHorace · 08/09/2007 21:19

startouched - i am amazed that you could believe that anyone is getting any enjoyment out of this what a bizaare thought....

donnie · 08/09/2007 21:33

people are definitely enjoying this - it's a juicy horror packed drama being played out in the comfort of their living rooms and on every news source available.Get real HH.

ShinyHappySchmooo · 08/09/2007 21:35

More to the point I think people are spending far more time sabotaging the McCann threads than the police are now spending looking for Madeleine.

Sigh.

HorribleHorace · 08/09/2007 21:36

no way, sorry. i find that unbelievable.

people are interested in the case and want the best possible outcome. People want to know the truth and want whoever is responsible brought to justice.

I don't believe for one moment that anyone is enjoying it, though.

Bubble99 · 08/09/2007 21:40

I agree with donnie. And that doesn't often happen.

I think the latest threads discussing developments in the case have been valid, but the threads that sprung up around the time were almost gleeful at having a 'story' to discuss.

kitsandbits · 08/09/2007 21:41

People just need to shut the fuck about this now. Its doing my head in. Fucking half a dozen threads at the top of active convos

HorribleHorace · 08/09/2007 21:42

how rude. you don't have to read the threads if they are 'doing your head in'

haychee · 08/09/2007 21:44

Abso-bloomin-lutley HH. If you dont like it, go elsewhere imo. Read about some breastfeeding topics or maybe style and beauty. anything, just go somewhere else other than a MCCann thread. I mean honestly do you really think people will stop just because you say so?!

expatinscotland · 08/09/2007 21:47

I agree with donnie, too (there's a first time for everything ).

startouchedtrinity · 08/09/2007 21:49

I think this has stopped being about real people, a real little girl, for some.

haychee · 08/09/2007 21:54

Right, some of feel the need to discuss it. Some of us find it distastful to discuss it. Each to their own is it not? Why cant those who want to do so and those who dont discuss something else?
Its not really that difficult.

Bubble99 · 08/09/2007 21:59

I don't see any problem with the threads over the last couple of days because there has been some news to discuss. What I objected to (and yes, I know it's not my job to decide what people can discuss) was the endless speculating about... nothing. There were no new developments at that time and some posters were filling the 'in the news' section with their views on Robert Murat's 'guilt' based upon the fact that he had a 'funny eye' and lived with his mum.

Now, there's a man who could sue....

LilianGish · 08/09/2007 22:04

Isn't that exactly the point Startouchedtrinity - we don't know them. If we did we probably wouldn't want to discuss it in a chatroom - it would be too upsetting to think about it too hard. But we don't know them (well maybe some people do - is that the problem?) so we can maintain a bit of distance and ask the question, as I did on hearing the news this morning, omg is it possible that Madeleine's parents may have had something to do with her disappearance how could that be? Or alternatively if you are the type who doesn't like to pick up a paper in case some bad news shatters your rose tinted view of the world then don't click on the thread.

LittleBella · 08/09/2007 22:04

Right so the gossip being discussed was reliable and credible?

I don't think it's particularly speculative to say that it isn't. But if you think it is, each to his own.

LittleBella · 08/09/2007 22:06

LOL Bubble, that's exactly what gets me.

startouchedtrinity · 08/09/2007 22:22

LilianGish, as I said earlier, I have my views on this tragedy but I have discussed them with no-one, not even dh, for the very reason that these are real people and I feel uncomfortable discussing something about which none of us knows the truth.

I do avoid stories of this kind in the newspaper, and on television, not b/c I have a rose-tinted view of the world - quite the opposite - but b/c I find I'm a better parent for it. And a lot of threads on this subject - and others that come up on mnet - serve no real purpose other than rubbernecking.

startouchedtrinity · 08/09/2007 22:23

It's been mentioned before, but perhaps it is time that we are given the option of bypassing the In the News topic. There have been numerous threads about the distress that titles in that topic cause.

Wilkie · 08/09/2007 22:26

I think there is a reason to be discussing it ATM, in RL everyone I speak to has an opinion on it and discuss it so why not on MN?

Totally agree with the OP on this one.

FWIW - I have an opinion but daren't post on any threads cos of the childish sabateuring (sp?).

Bubble99 · 08/09/2007 22:30

I'm not suggesting that the McCanns should be untouchable, by any means. I read The Sun (online, of course ) and was, TBH, P'd off with their 'leave 'em alone' stance.

The McCanns must be investigated as suspects if that is what they are and I do object to any idea that they should be above the law. But I also dislike the, let's be honest, 'soap opera' element - that has been a feature of earlier threads.

startouchedtrinity · 08/09/2007 22:30

No-one I know in RL has spoken about this, except my dad who just said once how upsetting he found it.

Wilkie · 08/09/2007 22:31

StarTouchedTrinity - do you live in the Outer Hebrides?

startouchedtrinity · 08/09/2007 22:34

Really, they haven't.

bobbysmum07 · 08/09/2007 22:49

Bubble99 - that's it exactly. That's what I object to. This whole "let's not discuss the case because it's sick and ghoulish and these people have lost a child and are grief-stricken" attitude that is pervasive here is sending out that exact message - that the McCanns should be treated as being above the law.

No one is above the law.

haychee · 08/09/2007 22:51

And anything is possible, even if its upsetting to think of.

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