Find Madeleine McCann On Facebook
MADDIE WATCH - Anorak’s at-a-glance guide to press coverage of Madeleine McCann
SAY the McCanns: “We strongly support and encourage this new initiative to use Facebook to increase awareness of missing children.”
Wherever you are, whatever you are doing, you will know that children go missing.
Although not if you’re watching the TV news of reading the newspapers because Madeleine McCann is no longer in the mass media.
But the campaign has not been in vain. She is on a press release.
And the better news is that no children have gone missing in the past few weeks. We look through the mainstream press every day. It’s a fact. But what of life on the internet?
The statement goes on: “Using the power of social media in this way will undoubtedly capture the attention - and hopefully the help - of a younger population who are a hugely valuable and resourceful group.
“We would urge the millions of Facebook users around the world to keep looking and to do what they can to help bring these children home.”
Missing People has set up a widget for Facebook users to download, which will mean information on current appeals will be displayed on their homepage.
Says missing People Chief Executive Paul Tuohy: “If every Facebook user downloaded our BT-powered application, millions of people internationally could see an appeal that could help us to reunite a family.”
Because BT cares…
Madeleine McCann: Fighting the PR war
Posted: 25th, May 2008 | In: Madeleine McCann, Online-PR Comments (1,240) | Follow the Comments on our RSS feed: RSS 2.0 | TrackBack | Permalink
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May 26th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
goodnight saul, gillyflower
May 26th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
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gillyflower Says:
May 26th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
‘Agreed. Their whole demeanour and actions have never rung true to me.’
it hasn’t to me from practically day one, but one tends to ignore that and think the best until the next thing ‘happens’. i have often thought the whole thing a story tale so incredible that it beggars belief.
‘But the McCanns have the same effect on me.’
i think that is what it is to me , it sounds good but it simply does not ring true and so i am morbidly fascinated almost to the detriment of all else unfortuatley. i even made cuddlecat pix but did not dare name it so because it would be an accusation.
‘They’re all wrong.
Just wish they’d speak out.
And to hell with the effect on them’
something is definately wrong about the story of the abduction of madeline, it reads just like that, a story.
May 26th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
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Saul Says:
May 26th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
Okay, here is Rocinante, please keep her supplied with carrots and Polo mints.
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I’m still not sure about the Polo mints, but it’s your vet’s bill, not mine.
Sleep well…
May 26th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
1118, Gillyflowers,
The problem is the irreponsibility of the McCanns and, who knows, worse than that.
In few minutes, the whole Tapas 7 got involved in the case, willing or not.
The capacity of manipulation ot that couple is diabolic, imo.
Tapas 7 is still involved in it and even if they have nothing to do with it, people will judge them as well because they are protecting the McCanns.
Perhaps some of them don’t want to continue protecting them but the pressure is too heavy.
I don’t believe in a true friendship from the part of the McCanns.
They just use people, for money, for interviews or for getting involved in extremely serious problems.
Innocent people of Tapas 7 have their photos and names on papers and tv.
People doubt about their character and honesty.
This is bad for them.
I would recognise each of them anywhere in the world.
They have now a black spot on their curriculum vitae.
Thanks to the McCanns.
May 26th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
I miss Ade and nosey cow…Where are they?
M and A
Think Ade has had some gigs over the weekend, he’s usually here otherwise.
Noseycow seems not to be posting for now
May 26th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
Okay, here is Rocinante, please keep her supplied with carrots and Polo mints.
May 26th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
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Saul Says:
May 26th, 2008 at 11:25 pm
Right, I’m off to bed before the “Nags Head” starts chucking them out.
If I want to hear Ducks Farting, I’ll take some bread to the local park lake.
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Perhaps you could leave Rosinante with us as a defence measure…
May 26th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
Night Saul
I’m off too.
Work tomorrow.
Maybe we’ll get some news?
Night all. Sleep well
May 26th, 2008 at 11:25 pm
Right, I’m off to bed before the “Nags Head” starts chucking them out.
If I want to hear Ducks Farting, I’ll take some bread to the local park lake.
May 26th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
1117
chenier Says:
‘Oh, just the weather. Lung disease and cold drizzle is not a good combination, but with any luck the weather will improve and so will everything else.’
hopefully, sad to hear of lung problems.
‘I’m sorry to hear that it’s been rotten for you for a long time; is it anything you want to talk/type about?’
no not really, but thank you for asking
May 26th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
Sam
Agreed. Their whole demeanour and actions have never rung true to me.
We had a murder locally many years ago. We all felt it was the partner. The police were convinced it was the partner. And when the offspring were interviewed on tv we all felt they were involved too.
The partner went to prison. The offspring got them out.
But we all still felt they had the right person.
Can;t be too specific about the case as it would be too obvious whom I’m referring to.
But the McCanns have the same effect on me.
They’re all wrong.
Just wish they’d speak out.
And to hell with the effect on them
May 26th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
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Ciara Says:
May 26th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
Thanks Ciara
I know full well who the poster was - he hasn’t changed. Am amazed that he got past the eagle eyes of M&A, but hopefully he won’t be back.
I’m well - fed up of the weather. 11 race horses and this shitty wind and rain is not a good mixture!.
M and A
Sorry Gilly, I stayed up as late as I could,there were a lot of other problem posters too. Meercat couldn’t moderate last night, and we saw it all this a.m
May 26th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
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gillyflower Says:
May 26th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
hi sam.
if they genuinely believed she was abducted i’d have thought that they would have co-operated fully with the pj.
to my mind nothing about them is genuine.
the other half thinks i’m just bad minded.
yes, that is my problem too, i think something is not right then feel guilty for thinking that.
May 26th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
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gillyflower
I agree Gilly they know what the story is regarding M.
Garth’s son had a bad fall but is okay.The weather was bad.
You suffered terrible abuse last night for no reason but I have an idea like others who the ‘new’ poster was. Best to ignore and not give them the attention they so obviously crave.
Hope you are well…C
May 26th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
Maravilha Says:
May 26th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
Now I start to believe they are not going.
They don’t want to get more involved in the case than they are already.
By now, they must be deadly tired of the whole story.
I think they want to continue living their own lives.
Specially the ones who did not take part in anything.
One year is a lot, when you live under pressure of something you did not do.
They are tired of being manipulated.
IMO.
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The tapas 7? you mean.
I agree. Course they’re not going.
Their lives had been turned upside down by their “friends”.
This is not about a littel girl going missing anymore. This is now self preservation
May 26th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
1111
sam Says:
May 26th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
1109
chenier Says:
‘It’s been an absolutely horrible day today, even making allowances for the fact that it’s a Bank Holiday…’
for me it’s been no worse than many others for a long time. which isn’t exactly cheering news i know. why has it been horrid for you ?
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Oh, just the weather. Lung disease and cold drizzle is not a good combination, but with any luck the weather will improve and so will everything else.
I’m sorry to hear that it’s been rotten for you for a long time; is it anything you want to talk/type about?
May 26th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
Now I start to believe they are not going.
They don’t want to get more involved in the case than they are already.
By now, they must be deadly tired of the whole story.
I think they want to continue living their own lives.
Specially the ones who did not take part in anything.
One year is a lot, when you live under pressure of something you did not do.
They are tired of being manipulated.
IMO.
May 26th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
Mods and Admin
whoops, Maria’s style of writing has caused some conflict with other users in the past, and a lot of people simply bypass her posts as she tends to let her thoughts ramble on, she doesn’t back up any statements she does make with sources, despite many requests from us to do so, she finds it too much trouble - well they are her posts and if she cannot be bothered, why on earth should any one else? Also right in the middle of a post she is telling us of her last or next meal, then she goes.
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Mods and Admin
I make it absolutely clear, especially since your recent comments, when I am expressing opinions not facts.
Nobody else gives any more sources for their opinions than I do. In any case, I have often given sources for the basis of my opinions. I know that can be annoying. An example was the stuff about Missing People yesterday.
I think I’ve mentioned one meal, yesterday? Can’t remember any others just now. May have been. Other people talk about their everyday activities FAR more than I do, without any bother from you?? Why do I have different standards applied to me? If I am “talking” to someone and have to leave for a time, I simply say so.
Some posters are allowed to be as rude and aggressive as they like, even when they don’t provide sources, or even when their sources are shown to have been incorrectly used or unsound. I have always tried to be polite, even if just very occasionally stung to little sarcasm.
Many people say they scroll my posts but it rare that nobody replies…often those who SAY they scroll past them!
I think you are being somewhat unfair. I say that most courteously and with the greatest respect for your work as a moderator.
Maybe you should just ask me not to post any more? If you would prefer it, I would be perfectly happy not to post here. Please just say so. Absolutely no problem, M and A!
I can always cook instead!
May 26th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
hi sam.
if they genuinely believed she was abducted i’d have thought that they would have co-operated fully with the pj.
to my mind nothing about them is genuine.
the other half thinks i’m just bad minded.
May 26th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
hi gilly, good to see you, yes it was awful last night. i just cannot and do not understand the mccanns.
May 26th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
Quick stop in…
racing cancelled. bloody weather, hope your son ok Garth.
Was here last night, but solely to be abused by pikey.
Who I thought had been banished the site for abuse and gone to another that cannot be mentioned.
Got the clue Matt!!
No real news on our missing girl then?
My guess on the will they/ wont they theme is they won’t.
Too much to lose. And noting to gain.
But imo they know where she is.
May 26th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
1109
chenier Says:
‘It’s been an absolutely horrible day today, even making allowances for the fact that it’s a Bank Holiday…’
for me it’s been no worse than many others for a long time. which isn’t exactly cheering news i know. why has it been horrid for you ?
May 26th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
1107
chenier Says:
me too.
May 26th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
1104
Maravilha Says:
May 26th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
M and A,
horrible, awful weather mixed with Gordon Brown.
I wish you all a better life.
Thankyou, well GB and Nulab will go away, but the weather……
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You may think that the MM thread is long, but by comparison with the way English people discuss the weather it’s a mere infant.
It may be something to do with losing an empire; much of the map is no longer pink but we still have the weather, which is, of course, much more interesting than other people’s weather.
It’s been an absolutely horrible day today, even making allowances for the fact that it’s a Bank Holiday…
May 26th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
1103
Don’t say that!
She’s in Tuscany; genuine Romeo and Juliet country.
i do hope she has a very good time.
Leaning over the balcony as Old Smuddy, as she tenderly refers to her significant other, tosses another pile of muddy clothing up to her.
poor smuddy, no escapinjg the laundry it seems.
‘She might fall off, having done her bit for the Wine Lake’
do we have telegraphic contact ? might be an idea to signal her something interesting. i’ll let you know when i think of something interesting. that could take awhile mind you.
May 26th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
M and A
Its essential to not be able to sing…..
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Thank Heavens for that; I’m actually qualified!
May 26th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
Gloria, Gloria in excelsis deo!
May 26th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
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Saul Says:
‘Merry Sans Frontieres , today, with the help of an RAF Hercules transport plane , dropped an emergency supply of corkscrews and Wine Flutes into an undisclosed area of Tuscany.’
gud.would say more but i think my brains died.
May 26th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
M and A,
horrible, awful weather mixed with Gordon Brown.
I wish you all a better life.
Thankyou, well GB and Nulab will go away, but the weather……
May 26th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
1098
sam Says:
May 26th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
oh gloria, gloria wherefore art thou ?
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Don’t say that!
She’s in Tuscany; genuine Romeo and Juliet country.
Leaning over the balcony as Old Smuddy, as she tenderly refers to her significant other, tosses another pile of muddy clothing up to her.
She might fall off, having done her bit for the Wine Lake…