The departure of dittany

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I only know that she has left, and in her post she didn't say much as to why, though some people can speculate and imagine why.

Quite a few days ago (last weekend I think) there were threads that pinpointed the lack of consideration that MNHQ has toward the sort of trolls that infest the FS section from time to time - different in nature and purpose to your average troll that infects MN from time to time.

It may well be that d. is in contact with regular posters whom she trusts. I don't know.

What I do know is that d. was a fabulous source of invigoration and illumination to a lot of posters, myself included, though we didn't always agree with her.

I would like a review from MNHQ of their current "talk guidlines" policy, in order that the FS is provided with a consideration that recognises the particular vulnerability that it experiences.

D. left for her own reasons - but this presents itself as a sort of 'test case' for MN to respond sensitively.

Would anyone agree and post here in support of this?

garlic

No one's touching upon my navel...

Perv...

I understand that there were some horrible posts placed in SN and bereavement but I don't see why an ideological board on an open forum should merit any special protection.
If people want a forum that does not include everyone, it should be easy to start one by invitation only.
This is starting to sound like the shop in "The league of gentlemen"
"This is a local shop- for local people"

Really? Was that pile of shite compiled from Mumsnet posts>

Sorry, Frothy

What pile of shite, where?

And you're forgiven, garlic

Does anyone really think MN doesn't own their posts?!

MN is not a padded cell; it's not perfectly safe. But for most of us, it's as safe as lots of the RL places we live our lives in and safer than many pubs I've happily chatted away in.

Moderation of disgusting comments needs to be done so we can have a proper chat without scared people thinking anyone condones what's said. Just like in RL. There's nothing in taking issue with someone's post that is somehow less safe online than it is in RL. In RL, though, it's easier to track down people who condone crimes and get the police to sort them out.

mn rules culled from mn posts mn can reproduce your posts and sell on for profit

Cheers, Frothy.

The pile of shite referred to what scottishmummy said about "The Rules".

Oh, The Mumsnet Rules Phew! I was about to lose faith in MN's finest!

i didn't bother to read it. spent a loooooong time on the pros and cons of internet research and ethics though, so perfectly happy about the realities of useage. (and the slackening of rules on reproduction mean that it is much easier to get authority to research, as well. happy days. not that i am, obv. but theoretically.)

Ahhh, the mention of the daily fail confused me.

Easily done, mind

fem topics is only part of mn i have read people call safe space,and express they wish to discuss harrowing experience and feel safe and not intruded upon.unfortunately thats not going to happen on open forum

this notion of fem topics as different and safe is a misnomer.and perhaps creates a false sense of amongst pals. no just regular mn and visible to whomever wishes to see it

oops.

Does anyone fancy discussing this over a pint in the pub, by any chance?

only if i can get a baby sitter
if so chips and curry sauce on me

If I can get a babysitter, count me in...

I have to put up with DB and DSil tomorrow... :(

And I could murder a kebab

I think the best thing to do with those that are prickly trolly posts is to post IGNORE/ignore and move on. If only I could actually do that!!

Rhubarb, Are you still plugging the meet?

You see, men are good for something surely? Babysitting whilst we go out and if they refuse to babysit then kick them out the door and get someone who will.

Right, that's that sorted. What you having? Quick now, I'm at the bar!

Posie - oh yeah! I forgot all about that!

lol,never seen that happen.at all
fem topics love a chance to chirrup troll and male entitlement, what about menz

rhubarb - sounds good.

sm - you don't go in Relationships/AIBU?OTBT then? I do.

i go most mn and dont feel anywhere else seeks such special handling or moderation

But nowhere else has a core group of posters who see the same behaviour and trolling as Feminism....so you wouldn't get people asking elsewhere.

so it becomes cyclical fem topics feel got at

I think you get people asking for support or a listening ear in lots of bits of MN. If this trolling were happening inn Relationships all over people talking about their marriages, we'd be fed up with that too. A lot of the same people are regulars in both.