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?

I have not read the whole thread...

but if Dittany has left tis a shame...she was a woman of substance and opinion and that alone is something to respect and admire...we have agreed on the past and she is imo a fountain of feminist knowledge.

'If everyone agrees with you..you are probably very mediocre' - Mumcentre

is this a good point to offer free membership to the Wobbly Buttock Support Group ?

i should learn to play nicely with the other children probably. but jesus, don't show your husband you're angry with him acting like an arse or he'll run off with his secretary? mind boggling.

Dittany is a force of nature

i like this one mumcentre, "if i cared about the little minds in the little heads of the herd, there's nothing i could do would be more absurd" - the eels.

marginally,whats your pov of attacks/belittle poster dished out here pleanty personal attacks eg troll,mra,apologist,what bout menz?are they legitimate rebukes?

WBSG member for life

And SmallWhiteCat's posts on this thread have officially made her my favourite right winger ever. I'd vote for her. But I'd feel dirty afterwards.

we'll field her as an Independent Feminist Party candidate in a Tory marginal.

look quite frankly the mnq position clear,this is topic afforded same civilities as any other,its not a special case

saf, best you don't go anywhere near this thread then

I am getting the hob nails for pointing out when a woman is about to enter the 7th Circle of Hell

nobody is listening, least of all OP

Scottish, what's your point of view on those posting rape jokes or attacking the mental health of posters?

sm, we heard you the first time you said that

approx 3 weeks ago

[grin]@swallowed

I am still cringing a bit over the "darling wife on her birthday" card I got this morning. Previously I would have just been grateful he remembered The whole thing seemed to refer to me in the 3rd person. How I would have prefered something that said, "Dear Porto, Happy Birthday, Love you Lots" instead of twee 3rd party verse.

Tory & feminist??..scrub thy selves....

it's the appearance of that book that has scared him porto

do i dare look at that thread or do i want to sleep tonight?

never take the content and style of a card seriously. That way madness lies. Did you get a present?

saf, swerve it

porto...not pro-fem it may be..but I have a distinct feeling when he brought the card he was not trying to insult or be-little you..just to love you and show he cared...I have had a darling wife card in the past with written paragraphs an' shit

Ah yes, because being told that a remark is misogynist, or ablist, is much much worse than actually making those sorts of remarks. Having your feminist credentials called into question (often because of blatant misogyny) is miles worse than using abusive and offensive terminology. Silly me.

jokes based upon discrimination are lame and report ti mnhq
sadly i see the must be mentally ill presumption on mn a lot,from parking allocation to badly behaved weans in park
its indicative of society we live in
if you feel offended on mn hit the wee red flag and report