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Women’s Rights Network imploding

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NameChangedWren · 02/02/2026 18:21

WTF is going on? There are letters circulating with members alleging bullying, and anyone who asks a question is suspended and comments deleted. The leader calling everyone to urgent meetings with bizarre messaging: ‘there is no letter, and if there is it’s full of lies, and you can’t see the letter just trust us, and ooh look, something shiny!’ Should I cut my losses, cancel my standing order and just follow Let Women Speak?

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Heminist · 04/03/2026 19:46

Niven · 04/03/2026 16:22

Well there won’t be any of the WRN Co ordinators there to have to avoid so it’s likely to be more comfortable than it was looking two weekends ago.

Ya think?! 😜

RhannionKPSS · 04/03/2026 19:51

Heminist · 04/03/2026 19:46

Ya think?! 😜

So you are not going to follow the order not to go then?

Heminist · 04/03/2026 19:54

RhannionKPSS · 04/03/2026 19:51

So you are not going to follow the order not to go then?

What orders?
You're seriously losing it 🤔

RhannionKPSS · 04/03/2026 19:58

Heminist · 04/03/2026 19:54

What orders?
You're seriously losing it 🤔

Not me that’s losing it , WRN Scotland said no co-ordinators are going to Alloa , but you are going along, I’m amazed you might want to be a room with some women who might not be keen on WRN.

Heminist · 04/03/2026 19:59

RhannionKPSS · 04/03/2026 19:58

Not me that’s losing it , WRN Scotland said no co-ordinators are going to Alloa , but you are going along, I’m amazed you might want to be a room with some women who might not be keen on WRN.

Is that a threat? Sounds ominously like one…

FairIsFairIsFair · 04/03/2026 20:11

Heminist · 04/03/2026 19:54

What orders?
You're seriously losing it 🤔

Well, according to posts in WRNS shown on here, the director and coordinators ARE telling their members to still go along without them. Whether the women actually go is another matter entirely.

Let’s see whether the women who do show up, still in the dark about WRN’s bullying and toxic behaviour, embarrassingly try to defend them and will be set straight by all those in the know 😂

Why would WRN send them?

Like lambs to the slaughter 🤦‍♀️😂

Heminist · 04/03/2026 20:15

FairIsFairIsFair · 04/03/2026 20:11

Well, according to posts in WRNS shown on here, the director and coordinators ARE telling their members to still go along without them. Whether the women actually go is another matter entirely.

Let’s see whether the women who do show up, still in the dark about WRN’s bullying and toxic behaviour, embarrassingly try to defend them and will be set straight by all those in the know 😂

Why would WRN send them?

Like lambs to the slaughter 🤦‍♀️😂

So what exactly do you mean by “Like lambs to the slaughter”?
Again, that sounds like a threat. Please elaborate what you plan to do to women going to Alloa that you disagree with?

FairIsFairIsFair · 04/03/2026 20:24

Heminist · 04/03/2026 20:15

So what exactly do you mean by “Like lambs to the slaughter”?
Again, that sounds like a threat. Please elaborate what you plan to do to women going to Alloa that you disagree with?

Oh give over Himinist, it’s a saying. You know it’s a saying. The post explained what will happen… little oblivious WRN lambies will go along to the festival and meet other women they may never have met before. And just imagine that those poor naive little lambies dare complain about the unfair and unjust behaviour of the festival organisers to cancel their precious revered leaders. What do you think would be the response of any woman in the know, any ex-WRN that was cast out unfairly or bullied?? Try really hard and you might be able to imagine how it might play out. Maybe a few home truths? Most likely politely done.

No one will be savage or threatening, they will just want women to know the truth.

Come to think of it, you’re playing as dumb as they are so the only explanation can be: you are them. 🧐😂

Heminist · 04/03/2026 20:30

FairIsFairIsFair · 04/03/2026 20:24

Oh give over Himinist, it’s a saying. You know it’s a saying. The post explained what will happen… little oblivious WRN lambies will go along to the festival and meet other women they may never have met before. And just imagine that those poor naive little lambies dare complain about the unfair and unjust behaviour of the festival organisers to cancel their precious revered leaders. What do you think would be the response of any woman in the know, any ex-WRN that was cast out unfairly or bullied?? Try really hard and you might be able to imagine how it might play out. Maybe a few home truths? Most likely politely done.

No one will be savage or threatening, they will just want women to know the truth.

Come to think of it, you’re playing as dumb as they are so the only explanation can be: you are them. 🧐😂

So you’re saying that you will bully any WRN women that attend? Making them feel so unwelcome? At what is supposed to be an event for all feminist women?
How absolutely disheartening for the organisers who put so much time and effort into creating this festival that they find a vitriolic few will actually threaten other attendees, who have every right to be there, having paid the same money.
Nice one outing yourselves 🙄

RhannionKPSS · 04/03/2026 20:32

Heminist · 04/03/2026 20:30

So you’re saying that you will bully any WRN women that attend? Making them feel so unwelcome? At what is supposed to be an event for all feminist women?
How absolutely disheartening for the organisers who put so much time and effort into creating this festival that they find a vitriolic few will actually threaten other attendees, who have every right to be there, having paid the same money.
Nice one outing yourselves 🙄

Don’t be so ridiculous and melodramatic, I don’t give a toss who is at Alloa, fill your boots.

Niven · 04/03/2026 20:33

Heminist · 04/03/2026 20:15

So what exactly do you mean by “Like lambs to the slaughter”?
Again, that sounds like a threat. Please elaborate what you plan to do to women going to Alloa that you disagree with?

Are you a complete plank?
WRN leadership says their co ordinators are not going & any member going should have a “nice time”.
For those of us who were purged in June 2026 for daring to join a Scotlandwide chat with other purged WRN members & other non WRN feminists,
I have to confess that my “breach of confidentiality” was to foolishly (apparently) mention the fact that WRN was asking people to REAPPLY to be members of each specific activist group and ignoring those who were asking to belong
AGAIN.
I am not sure that this should have resulted in 61 others being culled from membership of WRN.
Mea culpa.

Heminist · 04/03/2026 20:37

RhannionKPSS · 04/03/2026 20:32

Don’t be so ridiculous and melodramatic, I don’t give a toss who is at Alloa, fill your boots.

Well, WRN women are aware they’re not going to be lionized by you. Threatening to verbally abuse them if they attend, as said by the poster I was replying to when you quoted my response, is hardly a positive for the event is it?

RhannionKPSS · 04/03/2026 20:38

what a show you are making of yourself

FairIsFairIsFair · 04/03/2026 20:44

Heminist · 04/03/2026 20:30

So you’re saying that you will bully any WRN women that attend? Making them feel so unwelcome? At what is supposed to be an event for all feminist women?
How absolutely disheartening for the organisers who put so much time and effort into creating this festival that they find a vitriolic few will actually threaten other attendees, who have every right to be there, having paid the same money.
Nice one outing yourselves 🙄

You seem a bit intellectually challenged Himinist, read the post again. NO ONE will bully the little lambies, all they will do is correct any inaccuracies that they may say in the course of general conversation, for example (concentrate hard now this is a bit trickier):

Lambie: isn’t it a shame those WRN speakers got cancelled, I was really looking forward to hearing about their important work exposing sexual assaults in hospitals.

WRN Survivor: bit of a shock isn’t it, that report could have been really interesting and informative.

Lambie: why do you think the organisers cancelled them? It’s sooo unfair.

WRN Survivor: welllll… there’s a bit of a back story there…

And also Him-init, what makes you think I’ll be there? 🤷🏻‍♀️ You seem to think you know everything, bit full of it aren’t you, are you a director or coordinator?

Heminist · 04/03/2026 20:48

RhannionKPSS · 04/03/2026 20:38

what a show you are making of yourself

I believe you’re practicing what’s called transference …
Just to be clear, threatening to verbally abuse women who’ve paid for tickets to an event is exactly the same as TRA tactics.
So let’s see what happens on Saturday.
Ta ta for now.

Heminist · 04/03/2026 20:51

FairIsFairIsFair · 04/03/2026 20:44

You seem a bit intellectually challenged Himinist, read the post again. NO ONE will bully the little lambies, all they will do is correct any inaccuracies that they may say in the course of general conversation, for example (concentrate hard now this is a bit trickier):

Lambie: isn’t it a shame those WRN speakers got cancelled, I was really looking forward to hearing about their important work exposing sexual assaults in hospitals.

WRN Survivor: bit of a shock isn’t it, that report could have been really interesting and informative.

Lambie: why do you think the organisers cancelled them? It’s sooo unfair.

WRN Survivor: welllll… there’s a bit of a back story there…

And also Him-init, what makes you think I’ll be there? 🤷🏻‍♀️ You seem to think you know everything, bit full of it aren’t you, are you a director or coordinator?

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I was leaving, but did you know it’s a sign of a mental health issue when you invent future conversations with people you don’t know?
Perhaps get it checked out. I believe you have the connections.
I really am off now. See you on Saturday!

FairIsFairIsFair · 04/03/2026 20:56

Heminist · 04/03/2026 20:51

I was leaving, but did you know it’s a sign of a mental health issue when you invent future conversations with people you don’t know?
Perhaps get it checked out. I believe you have the connections.
I really am off now. See you on Saturday!

Now come on Him-init, you know that was a little creative exercise to help the intellectually challenged amongst you to be able to imagine a scenario that you (as in Royal WRN You) clearly haven’t had the foresight to preempt 🤦‍♀️

FairIsFairIsFair · 04/03/2026 21:09

Heminist · 04/03/2026 20:48

I believe you’re practicing what’s called transference …
Just to be clear, threatening to verbally abuse women who’ve paid for tickets to an event is exactly the same as TRA tactics.
So let’s see what happens on Saturday.
Ta ta for now.

I believe you’re practicing what’s called ignorance… just to be clear, NO ONE is threatening to verbally abuse women, you seem worryingly obsessed with threats. You do realise normal women chat you know??

So be sure to report back after the festival. I’m sure you’ll be eating your words when you find there are plenty of nice ladies there with lots of wonderful tales about WRN. Be sure to ask about, don’t just take my word for it 😉

ThimbleThief · 04/03/2026 21:14

Heminist · 04/03/2026 20:48

I believe you’re practicing what’s called transference …
Just to be clear, threatening to verbally abuse women who’ve paid for tickets to an event is exactly the same as TRA tactics.
So let’s see what happens on Saturday.
Ta ta for now.

threatening to verbally abuse women who’ve paid for tickets to an event is exactly the same as TRA tactics.

Yes it is but nobody has done this.

You know what else is "exactly the same as TRA tactics"? False accusations of threats.

"I believe you’re practicing what’s called transference …"

I believe you're practicing what's called utterly shameless bullshitting and defamation.

LordArnoldsWife · 04/03/2026 21:25

ThimbleThief · 04/03/2026 18:54

If you, @HagsRule and others in Scotland (if that is where you are) do not want, or are unable, to start up something from scratch, is there anything here (and this is probably not a complete list) worth exploring, as a way to connect with other women and get re-involved? 💚🤍💜

For Women Scotland
https://forwomen.scot/newsletter/

Let Women Speak Locals
https://www.letwomenspeak.org/locals

ScotPAG - Scottish Professionals Advising on Gender
https://www.scotpag.com/

Scottish Feminist Network
Regional Groups

Aberdeen (City and Aberdeenshire)
Argyll & Bute
Ayrshire
Borders
Clackmannanshire
Dundee & Angus
Dumbarton and Helensburgh
Dumfries & Galloway
Edinburgh & Lothians
Falkirk
Fife
Glasgow
Highlands & Islands
Inverclyde
Lanarkshire
Moray
Perth
Renfrewshire
Stirling
https://scottishfeministnetwork.co.uk/our-groups

UK Sector Networks (Sex Matters List)
https://sex-matters.org/posts/category/sector-networks/

UK SEEN - Sex Equality and Equity Networks (or similar)
https://seen-network.uk/other-seens/

Women Speak Scotland
https://womenspeakscotland.com/about/

Women's Declaration International (WDI) - UK and Scotland
https://www.womensdeclaration.com/en/country-info/united-kingdom/

🙏Thoughts and prayers for these groups 🙏

ThimbleThief · 04/03/2026 21:47

Heminist · 04/03/2026 20:51

I was leaving, but did you know it’s a sign of a mental health issue when you invent future conversations with people you don’t know?
Perhaps get it checked out. I believe you have the connections.
I really am off now. See you on Saturday!

did you know it’s a sign of a mental health issue when you invent future conversations with people you don’t know?

I think that will be news to anyone actually qualified to diagnose mental health issues.

Perhaps get it checked out. I believe you have the connections.

The amount of creepy, "We know who you are!" posts from "WRN Apologists" on this thread was bad enough already but you have hit a new low.

The term "gaslighting" is thrown around but it has sound provenance.

Gaslight (1944) - You Think I'm Insane Scene

"This is why I cannot let you meet people!" . . .

Get a grip, cut the cod psychology and stop channeling pantomime villains with twirly, waxed mustachios!

Seriestwo · 05/03/2026 00:51

this is good, though. It pushes
things along. And I’d have liked to hear about it on Saturday. Sx.com/wrnscotland/status/2029237103716970801?s=46

HagsRule · 05/03/2026 08:37

When I went to Alloa previously, the times I went it was a great atmosphere with lots of different women and I got chatting to loads of different people. I don't think there will be any issues as the bigger picture for the day is focusing on women's rights and at the end of the day that's what everyone on this thread (bar the AGP man who popped by at one point) cares about. I met politicians across the different parties, if they can be civil and engage then I'm sure all can.

I can't make it now, but I'm sure it will be a great day.

Niven · 05/03/2026 10:47

WRN Scotland’s information governance & general housekeeping is very poor.
Someone asked who was going this year on the WRN Alloa Festival WhatsApp group (which is still there from last year) & there was a sudden flurry of people being deleted from that chat & another group about Twitter set up several years ago.
Not a good advert for keeping members’ personal data safe.

Shedmistress · 05/03/2026 13:47

One of the reasons I didnt join any networks was that back in the day, there was an utterly demented woman who started a 'Mumsnet Refugees' group on FB which was aiming to gather together all the people banned for stating biological facts. And to then doxx them. I smelt a rat and never joined but I believe it all went tits up as they say.

This behaviour by people supposedly either one of the people in the self appointed 'in charge of women's rights' club or pretending to be one of them, is as equally demented.

I really have no other words to describe it.

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