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Feminism: Sex and gender discussions

#ManFriday group closing

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YesItsADebate · 28/06/2018 13:30

It gives me great sadness to write this post but we have been attacked this week, on our Facebook organising group by someone who claims to be a feminist and an ally to our cause. They chose to leak some screenshots to a Twitter troll (outing our members) and make a ridiculous allegation against us and Dr Nic in a thread on here and has slipped through our clean-up of our online group.

They are now threatening police action against high profile members of our group unless we prostrate ourselves to her bullying. @Sweary has a great response to that: the ever eloquent G F* Y! (starred to prevent deletion! ahem).

As we don't know who they are and don't know how to stop them the only option we have is to burn the group. This loses us so many allies, who have supported our actions wholeheartedly since that first day meeting wiht my local swimming pool and it breaks my heart. As we met on MN FWR I hope that most of you are still here and see this. We really didn't want to lose you - and you were as important as those of us out there getting on with the activism.

That this has happened in the run up to the consultation being launched, a time when we really should have our attentions and activities focussed elsewhere is ridiculous. This person has chosen to pursue a personal vendetta at a time when we should be pulling together and building on the success #ManFriday has had so far.

#ManFriday will keep fighting for the rights, safety, privacy and dignity of women and girls. We aren't going away but for the security of our members, we have to use alternative platforms to the Facebook group for organising our activism. Our website, Twitter feed etc. will still be up and running (come & get a t-shirt Wink)

Please keep up with the #randomactsofmanliness and keep taking up space on Fridays. Or any day come to that.

Amy, Sweary and the #ManFriday admin team x (unMumsnetty but )

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Melamin · 28/06/2018 14:47

This would be a good time for anyone who hasn't signed the petition to go to petition.parliament.uk/petitions/214118 and sign it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(and make the number 12 345 - only one more!!!!)

Melamin · 28/06/2018 14:49

Go Sweary !!! Grin

You have made a huge difference and will go on doing so.

You have my wholehearted support.

LastTrainEast · 28/06/2018 14:57

Never give up! You are needed more than ever.

daughterofanarchy · 28/06/2018 15:00

I agree with all the posters who have suggested that we try and get more people to sign the petition, we have to use every opportunity available to us to get the message out there.

MipMipMip · 28/06/2018 15:02

Thank you. You are wonderful, inspired people and in times to come the world will recognise it.seriously, thank you.

BlackeyedSusan · 28/06/2018 15:04

whack-a-mole..... bash one down, more pop up elsewhere.

this person does not know women very well at all...

BlackeyedSusan · 28/06/2018 15:06

arse, I will miss 12345 due to the school run.

Stilettosandan0venglove · 28/06/2018 15:07

You are hero(in)es, ManFriday. Thank you. How many people have heard the GC message because of you? A fucking shitload, that's how many.

I am sorry you have been stabbed in the back like this. It's obscene.

But you are coming out fighting. You are so strong, and you give us strength too.

Warmest wishes to you.

OrchidInTheSun · 28/06/2018 15:10

You know you're making progress and having your voices heard when someone tries to screw you over. Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

womanformallyknownaswoman · 28/06/2018 15:15

I had a dream about something bad happening to Dr Nic last night - over and over - must have been picking up the vibes...

It sucks this has happened - and pleased you are re-grouping - the dirty tactics of some know no bounds and sleeper spies under the guise of friends are the worse - sending hugs and courage - we will fight them on the beaches and will never surrender

winterinmadeira · 28/06/2018 15:19

Bloody hell what bastards! Glad your keeping on and more determined than ever. We will be here to support you all the way

SweetGrapes · 28/06/2018 15:23

Oh no! That's awful. But as others have said... they are running scared.

The b*s. Sad

Thank you for what you have done. Really remarkable... Flowers

Should1stayorshould1go · 28/06/2018 15:24

? Ive lost track of whatever is going on, so if anyone vaguely sensible fancies PM ing me a summary that would be really kind!

Im so glad that SwearyG and the rest of the ManFriday team are continuing though, you are incisive, witty and brave, and your protests and awareness raising are great

Cascade220 · 28/06/2018 15:28

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Message withdrawn at poster's request.

OvaHere · 28/06/2018 15:32

Really sorry this has happened. Flowers

Glad to hear you are not deterred though.

PositivelyPERF · 28/06/2018 15:34

You are a threat to the cowards and that is why they are gunning for you. I bet they’re astonished that woman are not prepared to be ‘nice’ and let them bully us. They thought that they could simply demand that women would shove over, the way they have in other countries and organisations. Listen you bunch of misogynistic pricks! WE’RE GOING TO FIGHT AND WIN! The more you harass and bully women, the more the public sees you, for what you really are.

Well done Sweary, Dr Nic and you other brave women. More signatures on the petition, because of this. It will be an own goal, for them, in the long run.

Never thought I’d be quoting Ian Paisley, 🤭 but in his words.

NO SURRENDER!

Should1stayorshould1go · 28/06/2018 15:45

sorry sparticus, im a bit a lurker/occasional gc poster but seem to have missed a lot of what is referred to in this thread over the last week or so and was trying to work out what was going on
I meant (generally) what was said/accused and what group it has been hinted on this thread may be unsafe

Cascade220 · 28/06/2018 15:52

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LizzieSiddal · 28/06/2018 16:07

I’m so sorry you and the amazing #manfriday folk are having to deal with this shit stirring.

StarYou are all amazing and have done so much to get this issue into the mainstream media.Star You really are the modern day suffragettes.

I know it’s not a very MNetty thing to say but I bloody love you all!!

FairfaxAikman · 28/06/2018 16:16

Aargh how frustrating for you all!

I went to buy a t shirt in solidarity but they don't seem to be available. Can anyone point me to where I can get one please?

UpstartCrow · 28/06/2018 16:16

Corny meme time.

#ManFriday group closing
SwearyG · 28/06/2018 16:19

Links are on this page and there’s another one linked on the Cessation of Hostilities thread.

TellsEveryoneRealFacts · 28/06/2018 16:22

sorry sparticus, im a bit a lurker/occasional gc poster but seem to have missed a lot of what is referred to in this thread over the last week or so and was trying to work out what was going on I meant (generally) what was said/accused and what group it has been hinted on this thread may be unsafe

Did you join a group mentioned in here? If so, you might want to leave.

Amalfimamma · 28/06/2018 16:25

Ah Jesus I'm sorry that's happened. Please keep safe ladies and report all threats to the cops.

Bowlofbabelfish · 28/06/2018 16:26

Oh how bloody annoying.

But you know, if you were irrelevant they wouldn’t have done it. They did it because you are bringing this to public attention.

Keep up the good work! And stay safe.

Alas a t shirt is out for me at the moment (being rather speherical and gravid) but should you ever decide to add mugs to your merch I am there. ;)

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