AIBU to remind you that there are real people on this forum

[chelle792]

Most things on MN go over my head. Nastiness, I ignore generally. Heated debates, I stay out of.

For the first time my bloody is literally boiling about something I've just read.

Please please remember there is a person behind the screen that you are talking to. Imagine a person close to the edge, a vulnerable person. Someone whose only means of support is to turn to mn.

I've had a hard time lately and have openly posted on here. Tbh, I only ever really post when I am feeling vulnerable. I have had nothing but support and understanding, thankyou

But, would you want to be the person responsible for tipping someone over the edge? Be nice people, please.

[MumOnTheRunCatchingUp]

Oh ok then

[Olddear]

Righto

[Figgygal]

I think I know what you're talking about and am totally with you op.

Thankfully that looks like a troll on that thread

[OnlyHereForTheCamping]

I agree, I would never post for advice about anything sensitive on here as people are pointless spiteful

[ctjoy103]

But, would you want to be the person responsible for tipping someone over the edge?

That is nobody's responsibility except the person themselves if they do something harmful.

[Sparklingbrook]

Unfortunately you can't tell people how or what to post. Hopefully MNHQ will deal.
The person you refer to will not be listening or taking note of your comments.

[megletthesecond]

If its the one I'm thinking off they'll be zapped any moment now. Whoever it is has issues.

[chelle792]

I'm still happy in my little world where people are nice to each other and consider others feelings mn has somewhat destroyed that illusion

[Sparklingbrook]

MN is not your little world. It's an internet forum.

[kippersyllabub]

Yanbu. I've seen both extremes of behaviour here though: there are also people who go out of their way to be kind, helpful and supportive.

[Sparklingbrook]

This is very much a TAAT.

[ctjoy103]

An no there isn't always a person sitting behind the screen, I would say a fair amount of trolls exist.

[londonrach]

Op if concerned report someones comments to mnhq. Yes people can be very direct but this is an internet forum. I personally have found mn very useful and helpful on advice.

[Sparklingbrook]

I agree with Arf.

[chelle792]

It's more a thread about millions of things I've read over the course of the past six months.

I guess you're right in that something I've read this morning is triggering something within me but it's not specifically about that

[Savagebeauty]

Abortion troll is pathetic.
Blatantly trying to be outrageous with no argument.

[StillStayingClassySanDiego]

There are nasty twats in real life.

There are nasty twats online whether they're lying about an emotive subject to get a response or dishing out vitriol.

Take it with a pinch of salt or ignore threads which get nasty.

[KittyandTeal]

I don't usually get involved with these kind of threads, however, I think I have just seem the same and it's really hit home with me.

This place, despite its reputation, is utterly amazing at times. I have been bowled over by the kindness and support I have had from strangers who have invested so much helping and supporting me. I guess I'm an 'easy' one as baby loss is not so controversial (although tfmr can be I suppose)

It makes me sad that some can be attacked at such difficult times for them. I guess it's more that I don't understand trolling (although I accept it is part in an Internet forum and I've been taken in by a few)

[Sparklingbrook]

'millions' ?

[chelle792]

Hm, it's rather too early to get philosophical but my mind is wandering into thoughts about 'the state of the world'

I will resist my cheery little utopian bubble being crushed for another day