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Ham pr disasters 40! ..the 40 by 40 anniversary edition!

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jeffgoldblum · 16/09/2026 19:10

Still interested, still not bored!

Ham pr disasters 40! ..the 40 by 40 anniversary edition!
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jeffgoldblum · Today 08:17

MrsLeonFarrell · Today 08:08

Whilst I don't believe in the veracity of the blinds, or the equally scurrilous rumours about the Wales' I'm never going to call for them to be banned. I can chose what I click on or respond to, as can everyone.

Equally I don't always understand the gifs but I'm happy to scroll past them.

These threads are busy so if you want a break from starting then @jeffgoldblumI'm sure everyone would understand and someone elder take up the baton for a while. But don't feel that you have to step back.

At the end of the day we can only control what we post and respond to. I find it easier to just ignore rather than get stuck in a post/ response loop.

It’s not just here, there has been targeted posts on other threads too recently regardless of what I post and I’m currently being discussed on another thread in connection with this one by the usual fan .
however I will admit that having my defence against being patronised and insulted, referred to as bickering does sting and then the throwaway comment about gifs! 🤷‍♀️

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WilliamsExtraSausage · Today 08:21

I can’t think why Penguin thought this book would be a good idea. The optics are terrible. I can’t understand the Sussex PR strategy. The optics are also terrible. It’s as if they see themselves as a pair of sharks ganging up for a feeding frenzy on a school of fish that is the RF, while forgetting that public opinion is sailing around them with a big boat and a big spear.

WilliamsExtraSausage · Today 08:23

Take a little pause then @jeffgoldblum and get some peace. And then come back fighting!

MrsLeonFarrell · Today 08:27

jeffgoldblum · Today 08:17

It’s not just here, there has been targeted posts on other threads too recently regardless of what I post and I’m currently being discussed on another thread in connection with this one by the usual fan .
however I will admit that having my defence against being patronised and insulted, referred to as bickering does sting and then the throwaway comment about gifs! 🤷‍♀️

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I'm sorry to hear that. I am not great at looking at usernames, I tend to just focus on the posts, so I hadn't realised this was happening. There is no excuse for stalking one poster across threads and to me such behaviour would indicate that the poster has nothing useful to contribute. If you need a break from it we'd all understand and welcome you back on your return.

May I offer some virtual cake and flowers

🍰 💐

HoldMyWine · Today 08:29

Mylovelygreendress · Today 08:13

That link doesn’t work @Recklessismymiddlename but i am sure anyone interested can find the blind on X.
Can I just say I am usually just as cynical about Blinds but there is definitely something afoot.

Yes Enty is really upping the ante.
I do take the blinds with a large pinch of salt but some have proved to have a grain of truth. I do still think that HaM are running away from something not to something.

jeffgoldblum · Today 08:30

Thanks sausage and others for the kind words, I appreciate it , I’m probably just tired and disillusioned this morning, ignore me , I’m not a flouncer normally and I’m sure after a second cup of tea might feel more energised ❤️

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jeffgoldblum · Today 08:32

MrsLeonFarrell · Today 08:27

I'm sorry to hear that. I am not great at looking at usernames, I tend to just focus on the posts, so I hadn't realised this was happening. There is no excuse for stalking one poster across threads and to me such behaviour would indicate that the poster has nothing useful to contribute. If you need a break from it we'd all understand and welcome you back on your return.

May I offer some virtual cake and flowers

🍰 💐

Thanks Mrsleon! , the cake has done the trick! 😁

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MrsLeonFarrell · Today 08:33

WilliamsExtraSausage · Today 08:21

I can’t think why Penguin thought this book would be a good idea. The optics are terrible. I can’t understand the Sussex PR strategy. The optics are also terrible. It’s as if they see themselves as a pair of sharks ganging up for a feeding frenzy on a school of fish that is the RF, while forgetting that public opinion is sailing around them with a big boat and a big spear.

Penguin probably saw the success of Spare and thought this would do equally well, and it may. But what they forgot is that Spare is about a family we know little about whereas Diana's story has been told and retold over 30 years and as a result people aren't buying the villain narrative he is selling.

Beesandhoney123 · Today 08:33

Please stay @jeffgoldblum dont be hounded out.

MrsLeonFarrell · Today 08:35

jeffgoldblum · Today 08:30

Thanks sausage and others for the kind words, I appreciate it , I’m probably just tired and disillusioned this morning, ignore me , I’m not a flouncer normally and I’m sure after a second cup of tea might feel more energised ❤️

Frankly the Spencer book is making me feel tired and disillusioned as well. That a brother would do that to the sister and nephews he claims to love. I am encouraged by the fact that, judging by comment sections, very few are taking what he says as true. Truth will out, people's true characters are revealed, it may take time but I believe that the truth always wins eventually.

GroundCloves · Today 08:37

I can’t think why Penguin thought this book would be a good idea.

money

jeffgoldblum · Today 08:42

MrsLeonFarrell · Today 08:35

Frankly the Spencer book is making me feel tired and disillusioned as well. That a brother would do that to the sister and nephews he claims to love. I am encouraged by the fact that, judging by comment sections, very few are taking what he says as true. Truth will out, people's true characters are revealed, it may take time but I believe that the truth always wins eventually.

So true! , that may well be the route of my feelings too! , the unnecessary nastiness of it , the false facts being celebrated ( on certain threads ) , I wish I hadn’t read it honestly 🤷‍♀️

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Williaminagingerwig · Today 08:44

jeffgoldblum · Today 08:42

So true! , that may well be the route of my feelings too! , the unnecessary nastiness of it , the false facts being celebrated ( on certain threads ) , I wish I hadn’t read it honestly 🤷‍♀️

It's a vile book. Nasty, bitter, toxic and shameful.
Also - completely unnecessary.
That anyone could be "delighted" by the death of a woman in an accident, never mind the mother of his children, is a vile claim.

Theunamedcat · Today 08:46

The book is a sickening spectacle a money grab i wish the royals could take his dang title too 😒

GroundCloves · Today 08:46

In terms of ‘blinds’ - a concept I had not heard of until this thread - the whole point about them is not actually naming names to avoid accusations of slander. Though they sail close to the wind on that. By explicitly linking names to this gossip like on this thread they are no longer blinds but accusations and gossip about people.

AlwaysRightISwear · Today 08:49

They reallyv are awful. But I think the truly anon ones are worse becausev they give rise to speculation and gossip about completely innocent people.

Lifestooshort71 · Today 08:49

jeffgoldblum · Today 08:42

So true! , that may well be the route of my feelings too! , the unnecessary nastiness of it , the false facts being celebrated ( on certain threads ) , I wish I hadn’t read it honestly 🤷‍♀️

I agree with you, some of the other threads are hateful and quite upsetting. Please don't go x

jeffgoldblum · Today 08:50

Lifestooshort71 · Today 08:49

I agree with you, some of the other threads are hateful and quite upsetting. Please don't go x

❤️ how could I leave you life? 😁

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WilliamsExtraSausage · Today 08:53

GroundCloves · Today 08:37

I can’t think why Penguin thought this book would be a good idea.

money

Let’s see how long it’s on the bestseller list.

Starryfifty · Today 08:55

It's a vile book. Absolute shame on CS but it's refreshing to see Palace clapping back. The allegations are hideous.

I do believe the billionaires are using HAM for something nefarious. Both too greedy, dim and full of hatred for RF and UK to see it. What the endgame is, I don't know

HoldMyWine · Today 08:56

Don’t leave this thread @jeffgoldblum , it is now the only RF thread I’m on as there are a few now but this one has always been the most informative and interesting.

RecoIIectionsMayVary · Today 09:00

@jeffgoldblum I would name change- I get you shouldn't but it does make MN more fun

I was for a time very recognisable, and that meant others commented. It is much more freeing since I NC regularly.

jeffgoldblum · Today 09:01

HoldMyWine · Today 08:56

Don’t leave this thread @jeffgoldblum , it is now the only RF thread I’m on as there are a few now but this one has always been the most informative and interesting.

Don’t worry @HoldMyWine! , I’ve tried to leave mn many times, I’m clearly never going to be free! 🤣 , strange times call for strange moments occasionally, however it’s very odd that I have been accused of being a misogynist man twice on this board recently!

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noonames · Today 09:02

jeffgoldblum · Today 08:17

It’s not just here, there has been targeted posts on other threads too recently regardless of what I post and I’m currently being discussed on another thread in connection with this one by the usual fan .
however I will admit that having my defence against being patronised and insulted, referred to as bickering does sting and then the throwaway comment about gifs! 🤷‍♀️

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Saw that on the other thread 👻
And don’t blame you for needing a break from it all 💐

Ratherhaveacupofteaandabiscuit · Today 09:02

Fondmemories · Today 06:57

Along with the endless GIFS

Also agree.
I have to scroll past a lot more of this here and the last thread than on previous ones and wish the discussion was kept on track without various bits of nonsense but that’s people for you.