So here we are: one of Britain’s most wealthy and successful childcare experts demanding the closure of a community website run by mothers to enable parents to swap support, advice and the odd joke. […]
Quite apart from the fact that Ms Ford’s legal moves now threaten our very existence, we think this case raises broader issues which anyone who cares about freedom of speech should worry about. Some of these relate to British libel law and how it applies to bulletin boards.
Although Mumsnet believes the vast majority of postings about which Ms Ford has complained are defensible debate in that they relate to her methods, rather than her in person, it is probably true that most people would not have enjoyed being on the receiving end of some of the jokes or more robust comments. But bulletin boards differ from traditional media like newspapers and magazines in two key respects.
…etc; this was mentioned on Today this morning, and the statement/webpage tells a tale of apparent legal zealotry.
Let’s see how it moves, but spread the word.
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