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FWR split continued

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RebeccaMumsnet · 29/06/2012 17:11

We have decided to start a new thread about this as the other thread was near capacity and taking a while to load.

Here is Justine's post from earlier on

We can give a Radical Feminism topic a go if that's what people want and see if it works. Obviously we need to be crystal clear that no one is obliged to post in one particular place and no one should feel excluded from any topic but we could test it out, and see if it helps resolve tensions. We'll do that in the next few days.

There are a couple of other things to think about as well.

First, those who come onto FWR to derail and inflame. We acknowledge that we have been too slow in the past to spot these posters for what they were. We're sorry about that and hope we're a lot quicker at dealing with them now. We're all for opinions but we do draw the line at posters whose only obvious intent is to goad.

And secondly, this idea that FWR can be an unwelcoming place to those who aren't following the 'party line'. Judging by posts on recent threads and by our inbox this is a view of a significant number of Mumsnetters and obviously that's not a healthy situation. Mumsnet is a place for discussion and for diverse opinion and it's the exchange of ideas and tolerance of differing opinions that makes it the board it is.

We do hope threads like this help to clear the air a bit and remind everyone that, whatever the differences of opinion, the FWR board will only ever be the stimulating, thought-provoking, enriching place we'd all like it to be if people feel that they can express themselves without being jumped on.

Please do continue to let us know your thoughts.

OP posts:
Didireallydoit · 01/07/2012 20:35

Well I am going to post it on all 3 threads - then I can be told off like a 2 year old again for unhelpfully bringing totally related posts across threads.

EclecticShock · 01/07/2012 20:36

I read your post Didi and it made sense to me.

Hullygully · 01/07/2012 20:36

That is a great ida dreaming.

ChickensHaveNoLips · 01/07/2012 20:38

MNHQ, you've really dropped a bollock letting this run without intervening. It's embarassing.

dreamingbohemian · 01/07/2012 20:39

Ta Hully

I am the token anarchist here Wink

Beachcomber · 01/07/2012 20:40

Thank you HotheadPaisan. I regularly take breaks in that natural being busy with RL sort of way.

Frothy, get with the programme - this is PARD.

FrothyDragon · 01/07/2012 20:40

Great idea.

Can we also ban posters who ask if we're "fucking insane" please?

HotheadPaisan · 01/07/2012 20:40

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dreamingbohemian · 01/07/2012 20:41

Chickens, from what was posted on the other thread, it looks like MN are letting these threads run to let particular posters hang themselves to gain valuable insight into the problem.

FrothyDragon · 01/07/2012 20:41

Sorry, Beach. Silly me...

One rule for them...

Hullygully · 01/07/2012 20:42

I would prefer it if no one addressed me.

HotheadPaisan · 01/07/2012 20:42

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glasgowwean · 01/07/2012 20:42

Who the feck is 'them' ?

HotheadPaisan · 01/07/2012 20:43

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Hullygully · 01/07/2012 20:43

Beach and frothy you are ganging up on me and bullying and hounding me Sad

ChickensHaveNoLips · 01/07/2012 20:43

I wonder how the advertisers feel about this little shitstorm? It's hideous. Like watching a rabbit eat its babies.

Hullygully · 01/07/2012 20:43

Please don't address mer hothead. It is bullying.

FrothyDragon · 01/07/2012 20:44

No.

After being asked if I'm "fucking insane", I'd appreciate a fucking apology.

Don't act like Queen Fucking Hully all your life.

dreamingbohemian · 01/07/2012 20:45

MN have said the current status quo is not acceptable. They want suggestions and here we are, clawing each other's eyes out.

I think a temporary break when things are heated and at an impasse is usually a good way to go. Some pain in the short run but good in the long.

EclecticShock · 01/07/2012 20:45

"Overreaction imo. There are scores of people just getting on and posting and a few of us arguing the toss. Propose it if you want but it wouldn't have my support. What message does it send, feminism and women's rights are the problem? Or the behaviour of some whom others can't seem to ignore or go around."

Compromise in posting styles is key to making this board work... Why is that apparently so difficult to understand. Fwr by definition is a supportive topic not a lecture and sessment centre for feminism.

MsCellophane · 01/07/2012 20:45

Dress me as I'm bound and hullyed

Didireallydoit · 01/07/2012 20:46

Thanks those who read my post - its actually, sadly true.

HotheadPaisan · 01/07/2012 20:46

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EclecticShock · 01/07/2012 20:47

That should say "assessment centre"

HotheadPaisan · 01/07/2012 20:48

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