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Gina Ford

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JustineMumsnet · 09/05/2007 09:24

Dear all,

We're pleased to say we have finally reached a settlement with Gina Ford (see here ). Just so you know, we are not at liberty to discuss the terms of settlement further so we won't be able to respond to any questions about that. We are confident, though, that we can all now draw a line under the affair and can move on.

We will continue to lobby hard for a review of the libel laws in this country with regard to websites, as we believe they haven't caught up with the way folks communicate on the net. We'll keep you posted on that.

Thank you everyone for your fabulous support in what's been an anxious time for us at MN Towers.

Best,
MNHQ

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Tigana · 09/05/2007 16:59

Weight off shoulders.

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Issymum · 09/05/2007 17:04

Well done to Mnet and Gina Ford for reaching a settlement. After so much anger and hurt, on both sides, shaking hands and saying "sorry" (even if through gritted teeth and with your fingers crossed behind your back), must have been tough for everyone to do.

I'm just sorry for all those poor, little, defenceless litigation lawyers and cuddly little barristers cruelly deprived of the humungous fees that would have been incurred taking this to trial.

On a legally geeky note, if it had gone to trial, it might have been a very interesting and possibly ground-breaking judgement at the interface of libel and the relatively new phenomenon of social networking ......... but you don't really care about that do you!

Lizzer · 09/05/2007 17:04

Way hey!! Well done Mumsnet!!!! Excellent news

daisybump · 09/05/2007 17:17

Great News

pointydog · 09/05/2007 17:19

hooraaay!

Can we slag her off now?

UnquietDad · 09/05/2007 17:32

Mental image of Justine and GF sharing a hearty joke through gritted teeth like Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness...

bossykate · 09/05/2007 17:32

lololololo uqd! that is hilarious!

Marina · 09/05/2007 17:36

LOLOL Unquietdad
There is capacity to cause offence on so many fronts there I feel!

MarsLady · 09/05/2007 17:44

Glad it's over. Not happy about the costs..... grrrrr....

I also will not be naming her or talking about her.

Well done Justine etc for standing against your Goliath.

CaptainUnderpants · 09/05/2007 17:47

Well done .

We have got through the last few months without mentioning her or her methods so I see no reason to start mentioning her again . Gina who ???

MNHQ
JustineMumsnet · 09/05/2007 17:51

I think might have to sue you Unquietdad for comparing me to Ian Paisley .

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Tommy · 09/05/2007 17:52

that's great news

NomDePlume · 09/05/2007 17:53

HUZZAH !

Brilliant news. It must be a huge weight off

pointydog · 09/05/2007 17:58

Trouble is, underpants, she has been unmentionable ever since I started posting on mn.

Didn't know her at first.

But recently found out a distant-ish family member has been bringing his baby up according to CLB book. And I have been DYING to comment.

Look - I'm biting my lip

manictreecreature · 09/05/2007 17:59

I don't want to discuss her or her methods.

I do want to be able to swear and join in with puerile threads without feeling like it's another Black Mark Aganist MN

Congratulations on still being here you lovely, lovely ladies (and Tech!)
I was a little bit worried at one point...

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Idreamofdaleks · 09/05/2007 18:09

The law is an ass

VeniVidiVickiQV · 09/05/2007 18:44

I am so pleased this is over for you

You can breathe a huge sigh of relief finally. Very sad that you have had to contribute to costs which in fact caused you to lose your maternity leave.

I certainly wont be affected by any lifting of bans. I have no desire to discuss anything related.

Thanks for sticking to your guns x

FrannyandZooey · 09/05/2007 18:47

Oh how wonderful

I am so delighted and relieved for you

Lio · 09/05/2007 18:49

So delighted, your are all very starry.

A reminder to everyone to check out Justine's post of Wed 09-May-07 13:21:22 if they want to help out with the money bit.

WideWebWitch · 09/05/2007 19:50

Oh brilliant Justine and all the rest of you. Agree with vvv but I'm glad this is all over.

WideWebWitch · 09/05/2007 19:52

Ooh err, so the red box has gone!

Hmm, I wonder if anyone will ever disuss her books again here...