Thank you MNHQ

[Blistory]

I don't post much on here anymore but just wanted to take a moment today to thank Mumsnet @MNHQ and Justine in particular for standing strong over a considerable number of years.

I fully appreciate that not all Mumsnet members or employees held the same beliefs but in the fury of doxing, banning, and insults, MNHQ held the line to enable this space where women were able to have a discussion.

I know the arguments and concerns over the years but the fact is that this was the only public space for a considerable number of years where a conversation was allowed about what came to be known as gender critical concerns.

This was where women came to gather, to discuss, to learn, to be heard, to form new spaces, to support and to stand strong. It wasn't always a pleasant place to be but it was always a place that was allowed to exist. It stood against the pressure groups, the hate, the doxxing, the pressure of advertisers, Stonewall law and it did so by simply being allowed to exist. The women on here and in the wider world did the rest. It's easy to forget just how difficult it was for MNHQ to hold the line especially when being attacked by all sides.

Thank you.

Thank you!

I recently found out that Justine is the only person in the UK to have been 'SWATTED'. Respect.

Thanks Mumsnet, all of you. I came here with no idea that trans was an issue. I’d swallowed the Gendered Intelligence line at work along with all the be kind guff. You all opened my eyes, I’ve not been able to do much apart from a little gardening over the years, but I’m thankful you are all here to inform and share experiences. It’s a brilliant site.

And another thank you from me 👏

Yes, a big thank you from me too.

And another thank you from me.
We haven't always seen eye to eye, but this space has been critical for women.

Thank you from me as well. I learned a lot here and it was immensely helpful to have a space for women to talk about their concerns.

Thank you @mnhq

Thank you MNHQ and the brave and wise women here. I’ve developed so much as a feminist and a person by being here.

Thank you from me too!

Just another of those who came for the sleep advice, stayed for the feminism… that baby is now 6! Thank you MN

Adding my thanks too. MN has been a haven of sense and education. It may not have been much fun protecting it at times. Thank you!

Thanks from me too, for this space. I remember coming home from work one day, years ago. DH and I both work in a city seemingly captured (at that time, later we were the site of a landmark case), and my progressive, wonderfully left, previously feminist DH declared "they're changing the definition of 'woman'!". I was horrified and dismayed. I don't post on the threads. But I learned a lot. I'm grateful for this space.

Heartfelt thanks from me too, for MNHQ and the amazing women here.
Like previous posters I was oblivious until my eyes were opened by the FWR board.
So pleased that sense has finally prevailed.

Hear hear!

Thanks from me too. On this you have been fantastic Mumsnet x

Thank you @mnhq

Yes, thank you for providing this space where women can talk.

(and good to see you here again, @Blistory)

Yes, thank you Mumsnet. There's nowhere remotely like it.

Yep absolutely! 👏🏻

Thank you for showing that you’re truly on the side of women when so many so-called women’s groups (and some representing really vulnerable women too) caved in so easily.

Thank-you from me, I’ve found the linguistic hoops frustrating but this has been the best place to understand and contribute to the discussion

Thank you from me too. For providing a forum where the FSW could meet and where I've learnt so much. Thank you..

Thank you

I remember when MN was the ONLY place on the internet that allowed discussion around gender and even though it was heavily monitored, we were so grateful. Thank you Mumsnet x