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AIBU to be upset about a facebook group

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Scienceawarenaturalparent · 13/06/2018 18:54

AIBU staying in a facebook group?

I have had a quick name change!

I'm a member of a large facebook group for natural parents who are also science aware. This group has been a fantastic resource and support network but its all gone wrong. The people running the page all have their own issues and are ganging up on other members for what seems like no reason.

I have thought long and hard about leaving the group because it seems like playground bullying but i just cant seem to do it.

They are great when you need your hand holding and will help you with any problem you could think of. They have a fantastic support network of Nutella addicts and people with difficulties like ADHD and depression I'm not sure there there is a better community.

BUT posting in it can be like stepping onto a nest of vipers. People having mental health problems can be kicked out for no good reason OR supported with people being sent round to check on them or taxis being called and paid for by the group when fleeing a husband. It just depends if you are in with the right crowd or not.

There are many LGBTQ members and there are a lot who are in relationships or who have experimented with eachother and this is causing tension on the group.

I cant seem to leave but i can't seem to stay and I don't even know these people in real life.

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aviculara · 14/06/2018 10:45

Basically some folks got kicked out for shady behaviour. They are now angry and are skimming screencaps from the group to help a domestic abuser continue to abuse his exwife.

ReginaOcarina · 14/06/2018 10:43

I'm so happy this thread is still here!

#justiceforbarbara

Sillylittlemunchkin · 14/06/2018 10:28

I'm not sure what's going on but i am hooked. This is far more bonkers that SANP

user1510568216 · 14/06/2018 10:11

Funniest thread ever.... I need to know what Barbara did & who is Terence?

niugboo · 14/06/2018 10:07

@igotout also left but this is all a bit easy Enders 😂😂

Nutnutnutnut · 14/06/2018 09:58

Terrance was someone’s vibrator.

niugboo · 14/06/2018 09:44

@aviculara not sure that taking issue with ripping people off, endless bullshit and tone policing is “pearl clutching”.

Dobby1sAFreeElf · 14/06/2018 09:38

This Barbara?

AIBU to be upset about a facebook group
Wellfuckmeinbothears · 14/06/2018 09:08

Bonkers. I’m gutted they’ve gone underground!

Snowysky20009 · 14/06/2018 08:22

Either
A) I took the wrong meds last night
B) I didn't take my meds last night and am having an episode
C) I drunk too much last night.....

17 pages in and I'm none the wiser!
Off to have some Nutella on toast....

igotout · 14/06/2018 08:15

I left the group because the drama was all consuming.

Now I'm hooked on this thread.

For the love of Terrance, make it stop!

tccat · 14/06/2018 08:13

Ok, I used to be able to do that when I was limber from my yoga workouts 😂

OkMaybeNot · 14/06/2018 08:12

Eat your pus. It's good for you.

TornFromTheInside · 14/06/2018 08:10

They've ruined my breakfast with their anti cow's milk stance.
Corn flakes ruined by corny flakes.

tccat · 14/06/2018 08:10

Apparently the Ferrero Rocher are used as substitute Ben Wa balls, the ultimate goal being to crack the nut inside
I myself have two of the large ones you get at Xmas what with having 75 kids
I'm hoping to get down to " Malteaser" level eventually

aviculara · 14/06/2018 08:07

@niugboo I can't say I've seen that at all...
What I have seen is more conservative types joining and pearl clutchers, and people being called out on their bullshit a lot more since Brexit/Trump etc

StayingAtTamaras · 14/06/2018 08:04

what the fuck is going on?!

OkMaybeNot · 14/06/2018 08:04

Well, I dunno, but...

AIBU to be upset about a facebook group
FlyingElbows · 14/06/2018 07:53

Before we put our cloaks, on and really get down to good day's Nutella based sex culting, could someone please just do a quick diagram explain who the fuck Barbara is?!

ZionistShizLord · 14/06/2018 07:13

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OkMaybeNot · 14/06/2018 07:13

Has anyone explained what natural parenting is?

BARBARA tried. And look what happened to her. Just keep your robe out of it yeh.

LiteraryDevil1 · 14/06/2018 07:09

Well the Facebook page is no longer available it seems!

Kokeshi123 · 14/06/2018 05:20

fairplayforwomen.com/misogyny_hate_silencing/

It is mentioned here (can find very few online references).

Sounds very po-mo libfem. What with the three-way relationships and all that.

Kokeshi123 · 14/06/2018 05:18

It sounds a lot like Trolls With Wooden Spoons. In fact, I bet it's a lot of the same people. Is it US-based?

Zoflorabore · 14/06/2018 04:43

This thread has upset my morning cup of tea and the following 15 I have throughout the day no doubt

But, utterly fascinatingly batshit crazy.

I think I would be suitable for membership.
Can I be nominated? I like Nutella and have been rather ahem adventurous in my time.

Will await the call... don't leave me hanging
for too long though.

And this is what sets MN apart from the other place.
We have threads like this Grin

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