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Confessions of a Female Founder fails to chart this week

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foreverblowingbubbless · 26/04/2025 08:09

It's not good news for Meghan. The podcast by Meghan is out of the Spotify 100 in the US and the UK. With Apple it's not even in the top 200 chart.

https://podcastcharts.byspotify.com/

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Puzzledandpissedoff · 29/04/2025 16:37

BigWillyLittleTodger · 29/04/2025 14:00

I’d love to hear their thoughts

We never get a counter argument from them do we? No challenging of points that are actually raised on the thread, just a tirade of you are all mean bullies and then a performative flounce thinking that’ll teach them 😂.

I guess there's not much else to say any more?

There was a time when fans could pretend everything would be wonderful with Spotify, Netflix and the rest and that folk would come to recognise their real value, but that's all gone now and nobody's forcing either to keep making fool's of themselves with overblown media stunts and court cases

That's all on them, and if most dislike the results ... well, that's just the chance they took with their own choices

My2cents1975 · 29/04/2025 17:07

Helpmeplease2025 · 29/04/2025 16:21

If he’s got no chance of coming back under Charles, he’s got even less chance under William.

Quite right, tbh.

Agreed!

Mathematicians would have a field day using negative and imaginary numbers to evaluate H's chances of a return under KW5...

Harassedevictee · 29/04/2025 17:11

@Serenster I have been a fan of Sara Davies for 15 years. She is hardworking and a good business woman.

thinktwice36 · 29/04/2025 17:13

RandyRedHumpback · 29/04/2025 14:09

@Iloveyoubut , think on this.

H&M are public figures because they have made themselves so. They could have been living a quiet and anonymous life in the US these last 5 years. They chose not to. They chose one high profile medium after the next to share "their story", to attack the head of state (past and future) and the public and media in the UK. They have not stopped doing this at all. Their entire public profile depends on their credulity as victims of an unfair system, and the people they need to convince is the public who fund that system and whom they insist on telling these stories to. The public is not required to sit back and listen uncritically. We are allowed to comment.

H&M are commercial figures. They make their money from selling themselves to the public through their various vehicles, be that books, Netflix, jam or advisory services - all of their profits are funded from members of the public putting their hands in their pockets. They need to persuade the public that their products are worth buying. The public is not required to sit back passively and uncritically and consume these products. They are allowed to say they are shit or that they sound shit - or, for that matter, that they are great or sound great.

H&M are political figures. They have never stopped portraying themselves as members of the RF, political influencers and states people. Apart from all the quasi royal visits, they are directly involved in the political landscape and the shaping of public discourse, privacy and freedom of speech through their work with the Parent Network and the Aspen Insitiute, and Archewell's funding of political think tanks (seeking to influence the flow of internet information) on both sides of the Atlantic. They have shared platforms with a number of political figures, and have the sort of access no "private" couple would have. The public is not required to sit back silently and let them do this without comment. What they are doing, if they get their way, will effect everyone.

H&M are litigious figures. Every one of their court cases uses publicly funded resources in the form of court time, space and personnel. Resources that, some might say, should be better spent on the massive backlog of cases in our courts dealing with people presently in distress and need of justice. Not only that, through their suits against RAVEC they are costing the public purse in direct litigation costs. They also cost the tax payer every time they set foot in this country. If Harry has his way, they will cost us a lot more than they currently already do, when they are providing no public service in return. We, the public, are not required to sit back silently and uncritically while this happens.

HTH with your misinterpretation of fair public discourse as "hate".

👏👏👏👏👏

ScarlettOYara · 29/04/2025 17:19

Thank you, @RandyRedHumpback . Excellent points 👍

foreverblowingbubbless · 29/04/2025 17:30

RandyRedHumpback · 29/04/2025 14:09

@Iloveyoubut , think on this.

H&M are public figures because they have made themselves so. They could have been living a quiet and anonymous life in the US these last 5 years. They chose not to. They chose one high profile medium after the next to share "their story", to attack the head of state (past and future) and the public and media in the UK. They have not stopped doing this at all. Their entire public profile depends on their credulity as victims of an unfair system, and the people they need to convince is the public who fund that system and whom they insist on telling these stories to. The public is not required to sit back and listen uncritically. We are allowed to comment.

H&M are commercial figures. They make their money from selling themselves to the public through their various vehicles, be that books, Netflix, jam or advisory services - all of their profits are funded from members of the public putting their hands in their pockets. They need to persuade the public that their products are worth buying. The public is not required to sit back passively and uncritically and consume these products. They are allowed to say they are shit or that they sound shit - or, for that matter, that they are great or sound great.

H&M are political figures. They have never stopped portraying themselves as members of the RF, political influencers and states people. Apart from all the quasi royal visits, they are directly involved in the political landscape and the shaping of public discourse, privacy and freedom of speech through their work with the Parent Network and the Aspen Insitiute, and Archewell's funding of political think tanks (seeking to influence the flow of internet information) on both sides of the Atlantic. They have shared platforms with a number of political figures, and have the sort of access no "private" couple would have. The public is not required to sit back silently and let them do this without comment. What they are doing, if they get their way, will effect everyone.

H&M are litigious figures. Every one of their court cases uses publicly funded resources in the form of court time, space and personnel. Resources that, some might say, should be better spent on the massive backlog of cases in our courts dealing with people presently in distress and need of justice. Not only that, through their suits against RAVEC they are costing the public purse in direct litigation costs. They also cost the tax payer every time they set foot in this country. If Harry has his way, they will cost us a lot more than they currently already do, when they are providing no public service in return. We, the public, are not required to sit back silently and uncritically while this happens.

HTH with your misinterpretation of fair public discourse as "hate".

Such a great post @RandyRedHumpback! You cover it all ! 👑 and 🥇 for you!

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foreverblowingbubbless · 29/04/2025 17:32

I think that all this stuff that Meghan spouts shows that she does CARE and she does READ what is said about her. She tries to make statements which try to counter her failures while pretending there are none. Her head must be a mess.

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ScarlettOYara · 29/04/2025 17:33

Fair public discourse indeed. I do wonder if some people know what "hate" actually means..

Weepixie · 29/04/2025 17:38

PrettyFlyforaMaiTai · 28/04/2025 10:58

Where have all these adoption rumours come from? I just can’t see it being true.

I’ve no idea but I’m surprised that anyone could even think for even a few seconds that it could be true. For me it’s the kind of headline I read and immediately think, what a load of shite.

Misak · 29/04/2025 17:42

BigWillyLittleTodger · 29/04/2025 14:44

@RandyRedHumpback

Fantastic post and should be used as a template answer when the usual suspects arrive and ask “why do you care?”

Second this :)

ScarlettOYara · 29/04/2025 17:50

Weepixie · 29/04/2025 17:38

I’ve no idea but I’m surprised that anyone could even think for even a few seconds that it could be true. For me it’s the kind of headline I read and immediately think, what a load of shite.

Can people with substance abuse and serious mental health problems adopt in the US?

BigWillyLittleTodger · 29/04/2025 17:50

Puzzledandpissedoff · 29/04/2025 16:37

I guess there's not much else to say any more?

There was a time when fans could pretend everything would be wonderful with Spotify, Netflix and the rest and that folk would come to recognise their real value, but that's all gone now and nobody's forcing either to keep making fool's of themselves with overblown media stunts and court cases

That's all on them, and if most dislike the results ... well, that's just the chance they took with their own choices

Very true, they can’t defend the indefensible so attack posters instead, it’s a bit like a cornered animal lashing out.

BasiliskStare · 29/04/2025 18:09

Serenster · 29/04/2025 14:17

I suppose the litmus test - would you also be relaxed if Sarah Ferguson decided to start calling herself H.R.H. The Duchess of York again?

This is a long time ago (mid 90s I think) but I drew up into the carpark at work & Sarah Ferguson was the 8.10am interviewee on the Today programme. I telephoned the BBC ( in the days when you could actually phone up and complain to a human) saying I thought she was not a suitable candidate for what is their heavy hitting interview. Anyway, the BBC made a comment later saying it may not have been the best choice. 19 people complained. 😂

So no I would not be happy if Sarah Ferguson referred to herself as HRH - although I think hers was actually removed rather than an agreement not to use it. But I am not sure of my facts there. If they removed Diana's I'll bet the farm on them having removed Fergie's.

jeffgoldblum · 29/04/2025 18:18

<a class="break-all" href="https://archive.ph/2025.04.29-155128/www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-14660171/SARAH-VINE-Queen-Harry-Meghan-respect.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://archive.ph/2025.04.29-155128/www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-14660171/SARAH-VINE-Queen-Harry-Meghan-respect.html

im not normally a fan but just this once she says everything I would say to these two if I could!

PigglyWigglyOhYeah · 29/04/2025 18:34

The four couldn't even hold it together for the queens death walkabout. Catherine with her "don't mess with me bitch" face off with Meghan.

Catherine usually emits such lovely, kind, gentle, positive vibes. She was crackling with anger/irritation/outrage on that occasion. She looked like a knife blade in that beautifully fitted dress and was clearly furious. How she didn't kick Meghan (who was doing her Lost Little Bambi routine) on the shins I'll never know. She's great.

Edited for typos.

BasiliskStare · 29/04/2025 18:34

@jeffgoldblum I've tried all ways of copying and pasting but the article is still behind the paywall - do you have a suggestion

Oh but thank you for trying 😁

PigglyWigglyOhYeah · 29/04/2025 18:36

Weepixie · 29/04/2025 17:38

I’ve no idea but I’m surprised that anyone could even think for even a few seconds that it could be true. For me it’s the kind of headline I read and immediately think, what a load of shite.

Me too.

Profhilodisaster · 29/04/2025 18:37

https://archive.ph/jelly

@BasiliskStare try this link

ScarlettOYara · 29/04/2025 18:39

Good article.

elessar · 29/04/2025 18:41

IcedPurple · 29/04/2025 15:29

I agree. I don't think the King will respond to a silly gift card on social media. But if they were to start using HRH in more formal contexts, like on one of their weird faux royal 'tours' then it might be more serious. And I wouldn't be surprised if that were to happen. As others have said, they seem to be becoming increasingly desperate.

I also wonder if Meghan noted that Harry was referred to as HRH by one of the government figures he met in Ukraine, and wanted to show that hey, she could be HRH too!

I wonder whether, in hindsight, that wasn’t an accident, and the official concerned was informed that was the correct way to address Harry? It certainly appears to be coincidental timing.

jeffgoldblum · 29/04/2025 18:50

BasiliskStare · 29/04/2025 18:34

@jeffgoldblum I've tried all ways of copying and pasting but the article is still behind the paywall - do you have a suggestion

Oh but thank you for trying 😁

I’m sorry! It’s supposed to be archived and when I tap the beginning it opens for me!! 😢

jeffgoldblum · 29/04/2025 18:51

Profhilodisaster · 29/04/2025 18:37

https://archive.ph/jelly

@BasiliskStare try this link

Edited

Thanks 🙏

BasiliskStare · 29/04/2025 19:10

@jeffgoldblum Thank you Thank you - that works.
I agree with SV on this point - they really haven't taken the spirit of the agreement. This does piss me off a bit . But the longer they go like this the more Ruritanian they appear. I think as previous posters have said KC could snaffle the HRH title . Which is the one which most counts and if they can't be trusted to not use it then I think that is a quick and easy thing he could do without going through Parliament etc.

I do wonder if Meghan is just poking the hornets' nest to see how far she can go.
But families - you can't choose them eh?

ETA thank you @Profhilodisaster too - thank you both 💐💐

Bellsize · 29/04/2025 19:34

Who did MM interviewing on her Founders podcast today?

JADS · 29/04/2025 19:46

Bellsize · 29/04/2025 19:34

Who did MM interviewing on her Founders podcast today?

She's interviewing the woman that interviewed her , IT Cosmetics CEO.

I have to say the timing is really stupid. 2 podcasts over 2 days of the same women.

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