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Update on the Gina Ford legal situation

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JustineMumsnet · 25/02/2007 19:58

Hello all,
Some of you may have seen a Gina Ford interview in the Mail on Sunday today, in which she refers to the Mumsnet legal situation, so we thought it was only right to update you as to where we are.

We are due to go to mediation on March 7th. Our position with regard to this hasn't changed - since very early on in the dispute we have suggested mediation as a sensible way forward and so we are pleased to be meeting with Ms Ford and her lawyers on March 7th.

In the meantime GF has issued a claim form, which means that the court clock is now running and we have to put in our defence within 28 days.

Obviously, as Ms Ford has made clear by this action and by her statements in the Mail on Sunday if mediation fails, she intends to sue.

We're sorry that we are still having to ask you not to discuss Gina Ford or her methods but given the potential for something that may be used against Mumsnet to slip through, this probably remains the safest course of action.

We will, of course, keep you fully updated.

Thanks for all your support.
Mumsnet HQ

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NurseyJo · 27/02/2007 20:33

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NadineBaggott · 27/02/2007 20:33

No i didn't you sticky preserve - hurry up!

jampot · 27/02/2007 20:35

sorry forgot to press send

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jampot · 27/02/2007 20:37

no i couldnt

prufrock · 27/02/2007 20:38

I was very impressed by the article Justine - you actually came across as sensible, calm and measured - such a contrast to certain other people. And it was very good on the strenghts of Mumsnet and what it gives to people.

NadineBaggott · 27/02/2007 20:40

No it wouldn't open

NadineBaggott · 27/02/2007 20:42

can someone post a link to the sign up page, I'll try that way!

paulaplumpbottom · 27/02/2007 20:43

[email protected]

margo1974 · 27/02/2007 20:43

very good article!

SherlockLGJ · 27/02/2007 20:44

I have registered and have not received an e-mail.

They did offer to sell it to me for $2.75

WideWebWitch · 27/02/2007 20:45

Jampots, it's a boy's name, my surname!
otherwise wickedwaterwitch a t g m a i l
d o t co m

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Marina · 27/02/2007 20:47

try this Nadine

Marina · 27/02/2007 20:48

X posted Nursey. That link took some finding...

jampot · 27/02/2007 20:51

nurseyjo!

jampot · 27/02/2007 20:51

but thank you anyway

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loopybear · 27/02/2007 20:55

mumsnet saved mine and DH sanity in the early days. We'd give loads if need be but DH also reckons we should apply for a number 10 petition to get mumsnet protected and funded!! ( I Pointed out was a bit controversial)He added that army rumour service website disagrees with many government policies and names minister and nobody sues them.

jampot · 27/02/2007 20:55

pmsl NJ

Marina · 27/02/2007 20:56

That is an excellent article and four gorgeous nippers there Justine

NadineBaggott · 27/02/2007 20:57

ok thanks
managed to sign up and am reading

jampot · 27/02/2007 20:58

can you send it to me then nadine?????

NJ havent got the software

grouchyoscar · 27/02/2007 20:59

Good Luck MN

Read the MoS article and I'll say no more on the subject.

All the best