To wish posters wouldn't stick random Ds in front of family members

[Themarblecakearch]

DFriend, DBil, DMil, DF (confusing as can be father,friend or fiancé) DMum.

It isn't necessary and makes stories harder to follow especially if they involve multiple family members.

Can't we tactically agree to DD and DS and DH/P? And just say 'my mum, my dad' and so on?

[Noregretsatall]

Totally agree with you - it makes reading them such hard work!

[StillStayingClassySanDiego]

It's the way of mumsnet.

Can't we tactically agree to DD and DS and DH/P? And just say 'my mum, my dad' and so on?

It'll never happen.

[usualsuspect333]

It's what you do on MN.

All forums have their ways. It's not going to change because you don't like it.

[Panzee]

I hate them all. Especially ones with D then the full name, e.g. DNiece.


Oh- unless it's an alternative spelling of Denise? Have I been reading it wrong all these years? :o

[AuntieStella]

It'll never happen

[Vitalstatistix]

I already do.

It is very confusing when someone tells you that they went to a party with their df and their df and on the way, their df rang and said their ds was with their ds and was that ok because their ds liked to play ds with ds and btw, dm had the dm and have you heard about dd problems and since dd has dd should you let them know.

I tell you, it must have been easier to crack Enigma.

But you're about to find out mners don't like being told what to do

[QueenTilly]

I have never stuck a single random D in front of any family member. Each D I place is carefully considered, both according to the love I bear for that particular family member and according to Mumsnet convention.

So there.

[livelablove]

It shows we like them. Actually DMil is quite unusual on MN. I do like Ddog it makes them seem like part of the family.

[ovaryhill]

Always reminds me of Mrs Brown
D'Movie

[StillStayingClassySanDiego]

Are you new OP?

[SauvignonBlanche]

They aren't 'random', see the acronym list above or here.

[AuntieStella]

I think my favourite is DPony

(and of course, if D= dratted/damned/dogbreath, it can also reflect the lack of love currently being borne)

[Firbolg]

It's a tad arrogant to show up on a forum, complain that you don't like its well-established system of acronyms, and tell its users they should change the way they write, no? No one is forcing you to use the acronyms, after all.

I don't much like the DS/DM stuff either, but it's never occurred to me to demand Mumsnetters abandon it on my account.

[NoArmaniNoPunani]

Actually DMil is quite unusual on MN.

Good point, I don't think I've ever seen that one

[DoughnutSelfie]

My late DMil was indeed D. Miss her dreadfully.

[QueenTilly]

I love DMIL. [helpful]

[ImTheOneThatKnocks]

I drop the 'D' from anyone apart from DC and DH.

Otherwise I confuse myself let alone anyone else.

[Vycount]

I agree and I don't do it. But it's the Mumsnet way and so is sacred.

[OwlWearingSunglasses]

My normally referred to as OH is definitely DH tonight and not meaning dear/darling.

[sillymillyb]

It made me giggle reading a thread the other day about an op and her db not getting her a suitable anniversary present and how much she loved him. There was much confusion over her weird relationship with her brother (it was her boyfriend by the way!)

[RevoltingPeasant]

See I use DH etc as it is customary here and "H" sounds so bare. Also feels like making a point on a forum where most people use the D.

But I always make a point of using DMIL and DPIL because I am astounded by how many people bear petty grudges against their own husband's mother, and also DMIL really deserves the D!

[Corestrategy]

Agree. It is daft!

[madsadbad]

Your not unreasonable to wish
I hate "D" personally I find it a bit (cant think of the right word to use without upsetting someone , but I'm sure others wouldn't like how I chat.
I don't think I ever use the "D".
I also don't see a problem with having a discussion around it, or the OP asking the question, but Im not the type of person that keeps doing things the same way just because that's how its always be done, however some people prefer that.
Takes all sorts to make the world go round.

[StrattersFeeear]

I have a DXMIL and a DXFIL.

I love both of them.

And yes, it is terribly arrogant to come onto a forum, and start criticising. If you don't like it here...

[Fingeronthebutton]

Thank God I'm not alone. It takes a nano second to type the correct word.