PMs from a researcher.

[BeatriceBean]

I've been sent a PM from a BBC researcher. I'm happy to ignore it, but it got me thinking whether that was "allowed" or not? I guess anyone can pm anyone else but I thought perhaps researchers looking for commercial gain ought not to?

More interestingly.. does the BBC rely on mumsnet for its research...?

i have had two pm's lately, which i reproted - one from a bbc researcher about the guardian bread line and one from sunday time about the natwest.

I 'third' what Joyful and slarty say - report it.
I think MNHQ takes a dim view of researchers PMing MNers.

Ah didn't know I could report a pm - will go see!

Reported!

i got one too, i did reply as dont mind providing some info, but I didnt then hear back again so wonder if mn have blocked him. Did anyone get a reply from mn about reporting the pm?

I reported too - just made me a bit uncomfortable. No reply from MNHQ though........

Hello. Thanks to all who reported this. We've dropped the researcher a line to explain that we don't really allow this as we know folks don't like being approached this way.

@whojamaflip

I reported too - just made me a bit uncomfortable. No reply from MNHQ though........

You should have had a reply, whojamaflip. Have we got the right email addy for you?

I didn't get a reply either. Not that I mind particularly but just to let you know in case somethings not working!

I got one from the Sunday Times re volunteering for the Olympics.

You should have had a reply, whojamaflip. Have we got the right email addy for you?

You should have - the last thing I reported I had a reply from you......oh well as long as you are aware and have sorted I'm happy