Thompson dismissal: Social media reactions

Alasdair Thompson. Photo / The Aucklander

The news that Alasdair Thompson has been dismissed from the Employers and Manufacturers Association has been quickly greeted with a variety of reactions on social media networks.

Facebook reaction

nzherald.co.nz Facebook readers were quick to react to the news, flooding our Facebook page with comment.

Gavin Saussey said he hoped the only job Thompson could now get was in a tampon factory.

"Good riddance to bad rubbish I say!" another reader said.

While most readers were in support of the move to dismiss Thompson, some questioned why it had taken so long.

Others were less supportive of the move with Miriam Isabelle describing the dismissal as "harsh".

"That is the spirit of the employment legislation in this country and that is the advice that his organisation would give out to any of its members (other employers). If you want a second chance for your own silly mistakes in a job, then why deny him the same?"

"Oh come on....how bloody stupid, when you can't say what you think.. ruled

Other Facebook reactions:

Babang Agliam: i feel sorry for him...loosing his livelihood after telling the truth...its all a witchhunt like what happened to Paul Henry. Whatever happened to freedom of speech? Everyones entitled to their own opinion. Truth hurts!

Daphne Pawson: Myabe he will think first!!!!... before engaging his mouth!!!!..... what a silly man!!!!..... if only he knew what a hole he dug himself......

Nick D'Angelo: He shouldn't have been fired for one silly comment he shouldn't have made, even if scientific studies back him up... Yes yes - I know 98% of women and 50% of men don't agree with me, but there, I said it...

Twitter feedback

I bet #AlasdairThompson has a new respect for 'monthly problems'. Well done EMA, decisive action against an arrogant, sexist CEO! - Marvellous Music (Elizabeth Marvelly)

We won't be blogging on the #AlasdairThompson sacking because everyone else has, and frankly, there's nothing original to say! - Inventory 2

#alasdairthompson sacked by EMA Northern. New job hosting reality makeover show: How Not To Look Good With Your Mouth Open. - CMRanapia

Happy that #alasdairthompson will face a huge pay cut if he does get a new job. Who'd hire such a liability for high-level position? - di_twhitter

and with that, he's gone. period. - Shaughan W

Well thats made my underpaid day much better! - lucywalternz