This from Mumsnet today:
The parenting website, Mumsnet, last night responded to allegations by parenting guru Gina Ford that a posting on the site claiming she: "straps babies to rockets and fires them into south Lebanon" was "a serious and very offensive libel".
In a statement, Justine Roberts, co-founder of Mumsnet said: "It is undoubtedly a tasteless joke, particularly under current circumstances, but when the post appeared on our site no-one imagined even the most humourless reader could possibly take it seriously. But evidently we were wrong."
Earlier in the day, "MorningPaper", the mother who sparked the internet libel row with her posting about Ms Ford, wrote an apology on the community website, which is used by 250,000 mothers every month.
She said: "I apologise profusely to any childcare guru that I may have offended by suggesting that they are involved in military action in Lebanon and her followers for suggesting that she/they strap their babies to weapons of mass destruction.
I have read her book many times and I can confirm that this IS NOT suggested as part of any childcare guru's recommended routine.
I apologise to any new mums who may have been confused by my post and would advise that if you are considering utilising your baby in any sort of warfare or military conflict, please speak to your health visitor first."
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That is hilarious... I always KNEW Gina Ford was evil!
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