Is Madeleine McCann Disappearing From The UK Press?
THE Anorak has been watching the media’s treatment of the Madeleine McCann story for some months.
The tragedy of a missing child was turned into a media feeding frenzy, a grim story with any gaps in the narrative plugged with speculation and voyeurism.
We were invited to become sleuths, armchair detectives working out who had done what and how. Nothing meaningful has been achieved by this. Madeleine McCann is missing.
Who cannot feel for those involved? Who would want to be them?
Now Anorak learns from a reader that the Madeleine McCann story may be disappearing from the British press, and newspapers’ websites.
Anorak’s team of moderators seeks to weed out libellous comments and anyone making accusations against individuals they cannot back up. We seek not to mirror the press but show you how the story is presented by media outlets to their audiences. Now read this:
. xklamation |
Madeleine McCann is vanishing from the British Press
Every single story in the Daily Express and in the Daily Star regarding Madeleine McCann has disappeared.
This was the answer given by the Daily Express’ online editor, Geoff Marsh:
“Hi xxx, Many thanks for your email. For operational reasons, some articles previously available on express.co.UK have been temporarily removed. I’m afraid I can’t go into any more detail. Best wishes, Geoff”
And from the web team of Daily Express:
“Hi xxx
Many thanks for your email - and indeed your continued support as a regular reader.
I assure you, we do value you - and your input.
Daily Express
Due to operational reasons, a number of stories which previously appeared on express.co.uk have been made temporarily unavailable.Apologies if this causes any inconvenience or disrupts your use of our website.
I’m afraid I can’t go into any more detail.
However I would like to emphasise once again that we value your readership - and are grateful for your ongoing support of express.co.uk.
Best wishes
The Web Team”
Why is thia happening?
Posted: 22nd, February 2008 | In: Madeleine McCann Comments (410) | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed: RSS 2.0 | TrackBack | Permalink
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February 23rd, 2008 at 12:09 am
285
Châtelaine
Thanks!
A man (and maybe a woman?) always puts his watch on when he goes out - he wouldnt want to leave his valuables in an unlocked apartment now would he?
February 23rd, 2008 at 12:09 am
302
jo Says:
February 23rd, 2008 at 12:00 am
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GGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRR lets go to mcfool land and stick kate and gerry in the stocks NOW. Have you got that damned fruit yet.
February 23rd, 2008 at 12:08 am
Ian
Yes, some (many) will remember what papers said once, and once, and once again
February 23rd, 2008 at 12:06 am
Ian
I think that many people (ex-posters) is interested, but…
we have to be patient
February 23rd, 2008 at 12:06 am
306
C-Lou
Dont worry be happy
February 23rd, 2008 at 12:05 am
307
I am a she
February 23rd, 2008 at 12:05 am
Meant
Does NOT feel like
sorru AGAIN
February 23rd, 2008 at 12:05 am
301
Pilimary
Some will remember!
February 23rd, 2008 at 12:04 am
303
Marie
I will probably have a very much needed break.
Good night.
I wont be long either
February 23rd, 2008 at 12:04 am
293 Chatelaine
Anyone who has shared a few posts with me will tell you I am not very clever
on the computer, and the “links” were from posts on other Forums.
The Oldfield one was from 3Arguidos about a week ago under “comments”
and the Mrs Cooper one was two days ago on Sky discussions “Tapas 9 re
interrogation…..or something like that.
Sorry I can”t be more specific, and that you are leaving, any particular reason?
February 23rd, 2008 at 12:04 am
Nobody here is going to go very far… As soon as news are back (WHEN?????), everybody will be suddenly back. But if Mrs. Smith does feel like, there’s nothing to do
February 23rd, 2008 at 12:04 am
Bonne nuit, Marie Nicholas!
P.S. If Jo is the last one out, will s/he remember to turn the light off?
February 23rd, 2008 at 12:02 am
299
RedRooster
I can’t even reply to you RR because someone will jump in and complain.
February 23rd, 2008 at 12:02 am
301
So it could be true? The tide could soon turn against the McCanns and the newspapers are preparing for this? God, I hope so!
February 23rd, 2008 at 12:01 am
300
I think I may have been instrumental in the removal of one this morning 
he was a bit dim though anyway 
jo Says
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they come and they go
February 23rd, 2008 at 12:01 am
292 Jo
I hope you’ll be the last one to leave this site.
Good night all.
February 23rd, 2008 at 12:00 am
299
RR
…or have them in vitro either….
Much desired kids but noone around to look after them
“Little Princess” anybody can snatch away etc…etc…
February 23rd, 2008 at 12:00 am
260 I don’t believe them
That’s right! The papers permanent promcc position is going to be quite embarrasing from now on. As nazis, some Chiness imperators and many others, tabloids are undertaking a “black out” about Madeleine story. In brief, nobody will remember what paper said what and when…
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:58 pm
No trolls tonight?
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:58 pm
279
Ciara Says
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makes you wonder why any of them took the kids away with them…from what I can gather none of them spent any time with their little ones… nasty mcfools
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:58 pm
295
dcb Says:
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:56 pm
It was forum talk
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Right. So far for Val…
Gain & last time, wholeheartedly : good night
& Ian, watch my link: he has a watch
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:57 pm
290
Marie Nicholas
Sure and this then they have tried again and again…..
It is plainly the home office being slow on purpose but when the PJ has “green light”….OMG! I dont even want to think about it.
Its going to be harsh and hard unless of course they decide to clear them but somehow I doubt it.
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:57 pm
I don’t think the situation regarding the rogatory letters has even been mentioned in the British press. It is outrageous. The McCanns control the media.
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:56 pm
293
Châtelaine
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It was forum talk
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:56 pm
268 Lex
We discussed this very question a couple of days ago. It appears Eurojust have
wide ranging powers and can chivvy up Jacqui Smith (who is acting on direct orders from GB IMO) to speed up the interviews.
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:55 pm
287
val Says:
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:50 pm
“Ah but the very fact that they “threaten to sue” should frighten everyone to death!!!
I read a few days ago that Matthew Oldfield had flown back to Portugal
recently, also that Mrs cooper has been called back by the PJ re her Statement.”
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Links … ???
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:54 pm
288
RedRooster
Yep!
…and soon enough
I know its not soon enough but this case has been made so complicated and the PJ waiting and waiting for the letters to be processed…pfff…
I am sure we will have some news by the end of the month hopefully.Only a week to go and if not….the mcBigots will have their status stretched to an other 3 months….. Ole!
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:53 pm
290
Marie Nicholas
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Sad but so true.
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:52 pm
270 Jo
They were already talking about re-interviewing the Tapas-friends in October. And they haven’t done it yet in february!
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:51 pm
Earliest thing I remember about the Maddie case is Martin Brunt in Portugal one night on Sky News. Was that on May 3rd??? Seems unlikely. Maybe I am confusing it with the coverage of the night Murat became the first of the 3 Arguidos. The media went to Portugal remarkably quickly though, didn’t they? Under whose orders, I wonder? I suspect the order came right from the very top.