Official Find Madeleine Campaign site on Facebook block non supporters!

[faithlilly]

A very mature statement from a mother who knows what it is Madeleine McCann's mother is suffering.  Had there been more maturity shown there never would have been a need to block anyone from anywhere.

In my opinion it is unfortunate that there seems to be a tranche to whom Ben Needham's value lies in being a useful weapon to swing in Madeleine's direction.

As the investigation continues into Madeleine's case with active leads still being followed ... how sad people get tied up in such meaningless trivia.

Well said Kerry Needham ... I hope those concerned take note.


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After recent events on Twitter, namely being blocked by the Official Find Madeleine Campaign we felt it only fair to have our say. The campaign blocked us due to "the type of people who follow us and the people we follow." Just to clear we follow everyone back who follows us out of courtesy. Every follower means support for Ben - nothing more. Admin.

Please read the following statement direct from Kerry Needham .

Please do not make this a war between missing people's families.

The ONLY reason Kerry ever mentions the Mccanns is outlining the differences in government backing.

Her problem is with the authorities NOT the Mccanns and their search for their daughter which we FULLY support.[/u]

– OFFICIAL FIND BEN NEEDHAM FACEBOOK PAGE POST

http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2015-10-04/find-ben-needham-twitter-blocked-by-official-find-madeleine-mccann-account/

For once we agree Brietta, a very mature statement.

It's just a pity that the webmaster didn't act with quite as much maturity.

[faithlilly]

Mountains out of molehills have been made about this this weekend.  It's been a jolly good fun diversion for you and your mates but time to settle down now.  You claimed the webmaster had fallen on her sword but now admit you've no idea what happened to her.  Tut tut.

She took responsibility ie fell on her sword. Do keep up Alfie.

[faithlilly]

Looks like the bad publicity has had an effect and the OFM has unblocked the OFB Twitter account.



Find Ben Needham account unblocked by Find Madeleine campaign

Administrators of the Twitter account set up to help the search for Ben Needham say their access to Madeleine McCann's official page has been restored.

Earlier today we reported that @findmadeleine had blocked @FindBenNeedham from following them on the social media site, because @findmadeleine did not approve of some personal accounts followed by Ben's campaign group, which took an anti-McCann stance

There was a great deal of discussion on social media about the decision. A comment posted by @findmadeleine earlier defended the move, with the person running the site saying they had every right to block anyone "who thwarts the search for Madeleine via social media."

Ben's mum Kerry said earlier : "Ben's campaign has never been anti McCann - we can't help the fact that some members of the public give their opinion about the McCann case just the same as people give their opinion about Ben's case."

Administrators of Ben's Twitter page now say that access from their UK and Greek accounts has been un-blocked.
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Ben Needham
@FindBenNeedham

Thank you @findmadeleine for unblocking. We look forward to working and supporting your tweets and campaign. Please can we all move on ?
17:37 - 4 Oct 2015
Last updated Sun 4 Oct 2015
http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update ... -campaign/

[mercury]

Quite predictable ,they couldn't really expect to get away with blocking a missing person whole Twitter hashtag because they didn't like some of the followers! Especially being connected to Missing People and all. (Hardly a non event Alf!) Hoisted by own petard. For what?? Not as if those followers posted in official FM Facebook or Twitter pages. I knew this level of attempted control would backfire.
They made a much ado about nothing into a much ado about something.

[jassi]

Will we be seeing another webmaster biting the dust ?

[stephen25000]

Despite the best efforts of McCann "sceptics" to turn the public against the OFM team by reporting this non-event to the media, it's good to see that the r"likes" for that post continue to grow - over 12.5k, hundreds of shares, and more than 2000 messages of support.   

It only shows likes.

I do hear there are moves to show dislikes.

Now that would be interesting to see on that fb page.

[jassi]

It only shows likes.

I do hear there are moves to show dislikes.

Now that would be interesting to see on that fb page.

Like the Daily Mail and Independent do, you mean?

[stephen25000]

Like the Daily Mail and Independent do, you mean?

Oh YES. 

[Alfred R Jones]

She took responsibility ie fell on her sword. Do keep up Alfie.

Fall on your sword

Meaning

Commit suicide or offer your resignation.
http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/133350.html

Where is this declaration of culpability then?

[faithlilly]

Fall on your sword

Meaning

Commit suicide or offer your resignation.
http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/133350.html

Where is this declaration of culpability then?

fall on one's sword

Definition of fall on one's sword in English:
Assume responsibility or blame on behalf of other people, especially by resigning from a position:
he heroically fell on his sword, insisting that it was his decision

http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/fall-on-one's-sword

[mercury]

FFS
Falling on ones sword has not had a literal meaning since Roman times!


 

Is it a drama queen histrionic day?
The FM webmaster Alf is neither going to commit Harikiri, so don't fret!! And no, no one would even have thought anythng remotely like this until you offered up your stupidness

[Alfred R Jones]

fall on one's sword

Definition of fall on one's sword in English:
Assume responsibility or blame on behalf of other people, especially by resigning from a position:
he heroically fell on his sword, insisting that it was his decision

http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/fall-on-one's-sword

"especially by resigning from a position".

Now, where is this statement from the webmaster falling on her sword?

[faithlilly]

"especially by resigning from a position".

Now, where is this statement from the webmaster falling on her sword?

'Especially' but not exclusively. You do seem to have rather ropey comprehension skills Alfie.

[Alfred R Jones]

'Especially' but not exclusively. You do seem to have rather ropey comprehension skills Alfie.

to fall on your sword generally refers to resigning a position, as you will see if you google the expression and read about the numerous individuals who have been said to do so. 

My comprehensions skills are absolutely fine, though not quite as honed as your ability to ignore hard to answer questions.

[mercury]

Looks like the FM webmaster was near neigh thigh


''Sarah H******** I am amazed by the work gone into this since this post was made! Over 24 hours of constant battles to delete posts and block those of simple and warped minds!! I applauded the person/people behind the name of webmaster!,, your strength and determination is what the search for Maddie is all about!! And you certainly have shown it by you getting rid of s..m who dare destroy this cause!!
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Official Find Madeleine Campaign
Official Find Madeleine Campaign OMG Sarah, just when I was about to walk away and stop the social media pages, you write this. Thank you! It's been absolutely awful. Being lied about in the press and vilified for doing the right thing--I have a very small taste of what Gerry and Kate have been through. I've been on the verge of tears and wanting to throw-up. I'm so stressed from this and the last thing I want to do is cause harm to the search for Madeleine. I love Gerry and Kate too much to hurt them. I'm often questioning myself, but know I have to stand up and not let people abuse us online. I have a lot of thinking to do over the next few days, but thank you for the note of encouragement. ~FM Webmaster