A while back, i posted on a couple of threads about my child's school (which I won't name in case this too is deleted). I did not break any Mumsnet guidelines; i did state that my child was unhappy there due to bullying, that academic standards had fallen of late, and that the new head was disliked by many. I received an email from Mumsnet saying that it appeared that I was deliberately targeting the school (or somesuch; can't remember the exact words) and my comments were removed. The comments of another poster who agreed with me, and said that their child was unhappy and bullied, were also removed. I would be really grateful if anyone could explain how I broke the rules; I was only stating facts (my child is unhappy; is bullied; lots of my friends don't like the new head) to advise posters who had asked for info on the school. Also, if (as it appears) negative comments about schools are removed (presumably when the school complains), how can Mumsnet be a useful forum for exchanging opinions about schools (or anything else)? How can I advise people or gather advice myself about other schools knowing that if someone writes that there child is unhappy there then their comment will be removed? I am guessing that the school threatened libel action. But stating a fact is not libel. I would really appreciated your thought on this.