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get rid of that horrible mean ear picture please

111 replies

Nimbostratus100 · 06/05/2023 07:34

why have we got something so mean and nasty on the top of the page today? Why would you be ridiculing someone like that? So unnecessary and unpleasant. Poor guy didnt ask to be put in this position

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SoupDragon · 06/05/2023 09:51

I mean, you aren't even allowed to say someone is fat on MN without being accused of "fat shaming"! Taking the piss out of someone's ears though..? Crack on.

MayBeeJuneSoon · 06/05/2023 09:52

MNHQ boss collecting her obe. Maybe give it back?

get rid of that horrible mean ear picture please
Stickortwister · 06/05/2023 09:53

I agree when I saw it I was "wtaf"- poor judgement mumsnet.

I am very much #notmyking but of all the things you could criticise them for his ears are pretty low down on the list.
Not cool or funny.

User1432423532 · 06/05/2023 09:54

MN is obviously anti-royal and the logo choice is deliberate. This was already apparent in the fact that many RF critical threads in the forums were left to stay. The influence of such a forum can't be underestimated, and it's rumoured that H&M's lawyers kept a close eye on topics back when they were still in the UK. Since they moved to the US, the moderation has been much relaxed, to the point of being suspect. Anyone else remember how the first Prince of Pegging thread was quickly deleted (as expected) but 3 full ensuing threads were left to stand? There was clearly a directive from managed to leave the conversation public.

TeaAndStrumpets · 06/05/2023 09:54

I am shocked and disgusted. My DD was severely affected by bullying about her ears. It can have lifelong effects on self confidence.

How cruel Mumsnet.

Dreamwatchwait · 06/05/2023 09:55

I’ve seen a few large ears on things - signs , postboxes - really poor r taste

Giggorata · 06/05/2023 09:56

Mumsnet, this is low.

Rocknrollfriend · 06/05/2023 09:57

Not a royalist, but I agree - it's cruel and unnecessary.

QuickNameChangeForMeToday · 06/05/2023 10:01

Holding response..

get rid of that horrible mean ear picture please
MothralovesGojira · 06/05/2023 10:04

The ears are mean and unnecessary and not funny or 'edgy'. Please get rid pronto

RowenaRosewood · 06/05/2023 10:07

Disgusting and unprofessional.

MagentaRocks · 06/05/2023 10:07

Very poor taste and totally unnecessary. It doesn’t matter that he is the king, it is still mocking someone’s appearance. I hope @MNHQ take it down.

SummerLakes · 06/05/2023 10:08

Add threads entitled 'get rid of the ears' to chat.

maybe we can will chat and active with the message?

MagentaRocks · 06/05/2023 10:08

QuickNameChangeForMeToday · 06/05/2023 10:01

Holding response..

What’s to discuss, you just need to change it.

SummerLakes · 06/05/2023 10:10

Add threads entitled 'get rid of the ears' to chat.

maybe we can will chat and active with the message?

(My nephew has been bullied mercilessly due to a physical feature that he can't change. That’s why I care to much about this)

Skinnermarink · 06/05/2023 10:11

Yeah that doesn’t surprise me. Nasty mean girl edge behind the scenes at Mumsnet isn’t there.

Jellycats4life · 06/05/2023 10:13

Considering the minor infractions that get deleted as “not in the spirit”, I’d say ridiculing Charles for his appearance is the epitome of not in the spirit.

Very poor show MNHQ.

LyingWitchInTheWardrobe · 06/05/2023 10:13

I didn't even notice the ears, I was really concerned about the peaceful protesters being arrested.

I know posters will say that it's possible to focus on both but, some posters just don't.

If any of you watch Spitting Image or the like then you're hypocrites.

and Charles isn't my king...

Pandyluna · 06/05/2023 10:15

I’m surprised, thought mumsnet wanted to be more professional than this. And the site doesn’t allow personal attacks 🤨

Skinnermarink · 06/05/2023 10:15

QuickNameChangeForMeToday · 06/05/2023 10:01

Holding response..

Oh because the classic Mumsnet response is never to admit you fucked to isn’t it.

Steakandquinoa · 06/05/2023 10:16

Yep, it’s just rude

Thecatisboss · 06/05/2023 10:16

Very poor taste

Cheekymaw · 06/05/2023 10:18

Yeah let's swap it for a big tampon .

IClaudine · 06/05/2023 10:19

Cheekymaw · 06/05/2023 10:18

Yeah let's swap it for a big tampon .

🤣

User63847484848 · 06/05/2023 10:19

MNHQ poor form, you should be ashamed. And I don’t even care about the royal family or the coronation! But that’s tacky and mean.