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Opinions may Vary . A genuine question about why Meghan and Harry seem to attract such differing views.

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BasiliskStare · 02/07/2025 19:31

I post this more in hope than experience but I would be really interested in a proper discussion about those who are fans or supporters of them , those who aren't and indeed ( of which there are many ) , those who are indifferent.

So - I'll start. There was an interesting post on another thread which said M&H come over as David and Goliath , standing up against "the Institution" - my paraphrase.

No spitting , no fighting , mind the furniture 😂

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threesocksmorgan · 03/07/2025 09:38

who are the sussex squad? are they on mn......or is it just an insult.

ButterCrackers · 03/07/2025 09:39

LimeNotLemon · 03/07/2025 08:44

If an Oprah interview was the line for removing titles, Fergie should have lost hers long ago. Unless we want to invent special rules for certain people?
TBH I think Meghan would still be very successful without the titles which can’t be said for many in the Royal family, other than probably Charles. Despite some instances of bad judgement he does seem like someone who enjoys working and bringing ideas to life.

Edited

Has Fergie had said the same about the royal family?

Lioncub2020 · 03/07/2025 09:40

I think the main thing is they demand privacy whilst wanting to sell every part of their life.

IcedPurple · 03/07/2025 09:40

threesocksmorgan · 03/07/2025 09:17

there is a reason not anti H&M posters don't post. when they do they get rounded on by the usual suspects. you have to be a very strong person to keep putting yourself up for that. the RF topic has just become an echo chamber.
as soon as a thread about them fills up, one like this is started.
the RF topic should be renamed.

Could you tell us what it is that you admire about "H&M"? Instead of criticising other posters? I'd be genuinely interested to know.

Because as I mentioned above, these days I hardly ever see anyone actually defending them. They prefer to slag off other posters instead. Seems that this is what you're doing here.

Weepixie · 03/07/2025 09:44

who are the sussex squad? are they on mn......or is it just an insult

Yes. They’re real.

Sauvin · 03/07/2025 09:45

I just don’t understand why everything has to be so black-and-white.

They’re just people - they’ve made some good decisions and some bad decisions. They’re right about some things and wrong about others. They live a weird life in the public eye that makes it difficult to behave in certain ways. They take a lot of unjustified criticism and a lot of unwarranted praise.

That applies to all of them. There is no XY are terrible and AB are fabulous. They are somewhere in the middle, all of them, as we all are.

threesocksmorgan · 03/07/2025 09:46

IcedPurple · 03/07/2025 09:40

Could you tell us what it is that you admire about "H&M"? Instead of criticising other posters? I'd be genuinely interested to know.

Because as I mentioned above, these days I hardly ever see anyone actually defending them. They prefer to slag off other posters instead. Seems that this is what you're doing here.

i don't "admire" them, Im not a fan, just don't think they are so bad that they deserve the countless threads ripping them apart.
I didn't "slag" off other posters. this topic is an echo chamber that is a fact.

RandyRedHumpback · 03/07/2025 09:47

jeffgoldblum · 03/07/2025 09:32

No disrespect to @BasiliskStarebut this type of thread has been done before and it never ends up answering any questions or adding anything meaningful to the topic.
all that happens is a rehash of tired arguments and defensive, sneery , passive aggressive comments from those who are “just” defending h and m because they are so put upon and victimised.

or ploppers who stumbled across this thread accidentally ( even though it’s in the rf topic ) who feel any criticism or comments about them should not be made.
and let’s not forget those who will see it as a great excuse to post sneering comments about C and W while pretending thats not what they are doing at all .

Yes, all the greatest hits and faux ignorance. Fill your bingo card.

IcedPurple · 03/07/2025 09:47

threesocksmorgan · 03/07/2025 09:46

i don't "admire" them, Im not a fan, just don't think they are so bad that they deserve the countless threads ripping them apart.
I didn't "slag" off other posters. this topic is an echo chamber that is a fact.

Maybe it's an 'echo chamber' because there's very little positive left to say about Harry and Meghan, as your post seems to confirm?

CurlewKate · 03/07/2025 09:50

Weepixie · 03/07/2025 09:44

who are the sussex squad? are they on mn......or is it just an insult

Yes. They’re real.

Where are they? On X?

RandyRedHumpback · 03/07/2025 09:51

CurlewKate · 03/07/2025 09:50

Where are they? On X?

Bingo. I don't know why you pretend to be having these discussions in good faith. How many threads have you been on where the identity and nature of the SS have been discussed?

CurlewKate · 03/07/2025 09:52

IcedPurple · 03/07/2025 09:47

Maybe it's an 'echo chamber' because there's very little positive left to say about Harry and Meghan, as your post seems to confirm?

I agree that there is not much positive to say about them. Certainly nothing new. So why is it said so often? I’m pretty sure there is always at least one anti M&H thread live on Mumsnet. What’s that about?

RandyRedHumpback · 03/07/2025 09:54

CurlewKate · 03/07/2025 09:52

I agree that there is not much positive to say about them. Certainly nothing new. So why is it said so often? I’m pretty sure there is always at least one anti M&H thread live on Mumsnet. What’s that about?

Edited

Maybe it's because the Sussexes don't stop, 1. attacking the RF; and 2. using their royal titles to promote their business interests.

CurlewKate · 03/07/2025 09:54

RandyRedHumpback · 03/07/2025 09:51

Bingo. I don't know why you pretend to be having these discussions in good faith. How many threads have you been on where the identity and nature of the SS have been discussed?

I’m not on X-it’s a cess pit. Genuine, not faux, ignorance.

Weepixie · 03/07/2025 09:56

CurlewKate · 03/07/2025 09:50

Where are they? On X?

I’ve no idea about ‘X’ MN is the only social media I use apart from my FB page that’s strictly for family and very close friends.

But that aside I’m quite sure you’re actually playing the fool here with your silly question. But it’s ok. We’re well used to you pretending you live in the dark when it comes to such things.

onehorserace · 03/07/2025 09:57

threesocksmorgan · 03/07/2025 09:17

there is a reason not anti H&M posters don't post. when they do they get rounded on by the usual suspects. you have to be a very strong person to keep putting yourself up for that. the RF topic has just become an echo chamber.
as soon as a thread about them fills up, one like this is started.
the RF topic should be renamed.

Really? Poor diddums.

Don't pretend - I can recall the days of the tag teaming on here by the H and M fans. I could name them now. Some are still under same names but others still obvious with new names. 🫧 Most have little positive to say about H and M but instead attack others.

why do you care?
do you have nothing of interest in your life?
you are just jealous
you feel bad that Meghan left theRF
I feel bad for anyone who is bullied
it's racism
you cannot comment on the hair of a biracial woman if you are not biracial
you don't even know this person
they are private citizens
on and on

Be honest at least. It's a public forum. It's what people do - present opposing opinions.

Weepixie · 03/07/2025 09:58

@RandyRedHumpback I hadnt seen your post of 9.51 when I posted.

PreetyinPurple · 03/07/2025 09:59

They want to be talked about, that’s their brand. Harry isn’t being paid to do all these talks because he has anything worthwhile to say, he brings press, that’s all. MM wants to be talked about for her brand.

Weepixie · 03/07/2025 10:00

CurlewKate · 03/07/2025 09:52

I agree that there is not much positive to say about them. Certainly nothing new. So why is it said so often? I’m pretty sure there is always at least one anti M&H thread live on Mumsnet. What’s that about?

Edited

what’s that about

Says the person who’s a permanent feature on those very threads.

LimeNotLemon · 03/07/2025 10:03

MrsLeonFarrell · 03/07/2025 09:19

This thread was an opportunity for people to say what they admire about the couple. The only people saying positive things are people like me who try to fair and balanced. Where are their whole hearted supporters?

That’s literally what the poster you replied to just explained in their post.

RandyRedHumpback · 03/07/2025 10:03

CurlewKate · 03/07/2025 09:54

I’m not on X-it’s a cess pit. Genuine, not faux, ignorance.

Neither am I. They are all over social media, and their victims are all over social media. And they have been discussed ad nauseam on these threads that you post on a lot.

MrsLeonFarrell · 03/07/2025 10:06

LimeNotLemon · 03/07/2025 10:03

That’s literally what the poster you replied to just explained in their post.

I don't think it was

LimeNotLemon · 03/07/2025 10:07

IcedPurple · 03/07/2025 09:47

Maybe it's an 'echo chamber' because there's very little positive left to say about Harry and Meghan, as your post seems to confirm?

Disagree, I would say there is a lot of positives you can say about them but they won’t be accepted by monarchists who have already made up their minds.

LimeNotLemon · 03/07/2025 10:08

MrsLeonFarrell · 03/07/2025 10:06

I don't think it was

It was - read their post again

Nagginthenag · 03/07/2025 10:09

The vile posts on certain sites, especially about William and Kate make any criticism of Meghan and Harry on these threads (criticism which is usually pretty accurate) look like hero worship......

Some of the Sussex Squad won't be content until all the members of the royal family are dead, and King Harry and Queen Meghan are on the throne. They are absolute crazed lunatics, and tbh, the instigator needs to be exposed a la Tattle bloke.

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