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To think there should be an English section on here?

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WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 20:39

AIBU to think that as there are sections for Scottish, Welsh and Irish posters on this site so why not one for the English and those who live in England?

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BashfulClam · 31/03/2024 21:29

CaptainCarrot · 31/03/2024 21:09

Yes, someone else pointed this out. I can't imagine why the powers that be determined such a holiday was necessary, but there you have it. In any case, it isn't anywhere approaching the global significance of International Women's Day which is an important holiday in many countries (and should be important everywhere IMO).

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I think it’s more to stop some twat whinging ‘we don’t have an international men’s day!’ Yes you do and are welcome promote it how you like.

Bs0u416d · 31/03/2024 21:29

WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 21:24

Seriously that is a shit comparison.

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It's not a bad comparison actually. You accept that a white section would be silly because most people in this country are white, presumably. I assume you think that whilst it would be bizarre and totally useless to have a white forum, you acknowledge that it might be useful/beneficial for minorty communities ie black/gay/Asian etc to have specific spaces in which to discuss particular issues that relate specifically to them?

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WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 21:26

FabulousWealthyTart · 31/03/2024 21:24

What would you discuss that's specifically English?

What would you discuss that is specifically the other nations then? Only the same as what is discussed there.

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WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 21:25

StinkyWizzleteets · 31/03/2024 21:24

Great idea and then when people respond to other posts with their Anglo-centric responses they won’t have to assume it’s by an OP in England by default.

im bored hearing about Ocado now anyway so you can keep it in there

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I don't shop there. Too poor. 🤣

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campden · 31/03/2024 21:24

No point in any of this.

FabulousWealthyTart · 31/03/2024 21:24

What would you discuss that's specifically English?

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WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 21:24

apcavcwtf · 31/03/2024 21:24

English here. Eerrrr nope.

Like saying should we have a white section as there's a space for black people.

Seriously that is a shit comparison.

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Bs0u416d · 31/03/2024 21:24

WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 21:22

Maybe it would stop the "it is different here" comments though. I will ask the site.

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You can but I think it will be a lonely place OP 😂. I mean this in the most non inflammatory way but did you also vote for Brexit? (Genuine question)

StinkyWizzleteets · 31/03/2024 21:24

Great idea and then when people respond to other posts with their Anglo-centric responses they won’t have to assume it’s by an OP in England by default.

im bored hearing about Ocado now anyway so you can keep it in there

apcavcwtf · 31/03/2024 21:24

English here. Eerrrr nope.

Like saying should we have a white section as there's a space for black people.

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WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 21:23

Meowandthen · 31/03/2024 21:15

“Treated differently”. What bollocks. 🙄

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So why isn't there one then? What reason do you object to it? Why don't we have devolution then?

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WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 21:22

Bs0u416d · 31/03/2024 21:18

But isn't that a structural issue for mumsnet? They could creat such a space if you really wanted one. I just think it would be utterly pointless because mumsnet is overwhelmingly English. When you post, your posting to mostly English people. Because most people in the UK are English. Overwhelmingly. Which is why the minority posters might want a niche place to ask more specific, demographic specific questions.

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Maybe it would stop the "it is different here" comments though. I will ask the site.

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Wigtopia · 31/03/2024 21:19

WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 20:39

AIBU to think that as there are sections for Scottish, Welsh and Irish posters on this site so why not one for the English and those who live in England?

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WearyAuldWumman · 31/03/2024 21:19

I'm Scottish. Seems like a reasonable suggestion to me.

luckylavender · 31/03/2024 21:18

WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 20:39

AIBU to think that as there are sections for Scottish, Welsh and Irish posters on this site so why not one for the English and those who live in England?

Goodness, I'm Welsh live in England for context. I don't think any English person could ever comprehend how English centric this country is, including the media. A lot of people use England when they mean the UK / GB. It's shocking.

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WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 21:18

Meowandthen · 31/03/2024 21:14

Yes. Your post was indeed stupid.

Well done for realising that.

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Yawn.

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Bs0u416d · 31/03/2024 21:18

WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 21:14

Yes but why isn't there a specific place the same as the rest of the UK? Surely the Scots can just post a thread for the best hotel in Edinburgh or the Welsh in Cardiff? We are treated differently. Probably should have several regional bits too considering how big the country is.

It isn't a serious thread anyway which some have taken as a racist one. 🙄

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But isn't that a structural issue for mumsnet? They could creat such a space if you really wanted one. I just think it would be utterly pointless because mumsnet is overwhelmingly English. When you post, your posting to mostly English people. Because most people in the UK are English. Overwhelmingly. Which is why the minority posters might want a niche place to ask more specific, demographic specific questions.

Hiker50 · 31/03/2024 21:16

I need a place to express my feelings about scones.

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WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 21:15

Mementomorissons · 31/03/2024 21:14

I think it could be helpful and avoid some confusion I've seen developing in threads here before. Occasionally I see people writing passive aggressive comments accusing OPs of lying or being wrong when actually the two posters are from different countries in the UK and are simultaneously referring to different country's laws (eg. NHS access, tax, laws, etc)

Exactly!

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Meowandthen · 31/03/2024 21:15

WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 21:14

Yes but why isn't there a specific place the same as the rest of the UK? Surely the Scots can just post a thread for the best hotel in Edinburgh or the Welsh in Cardiff? We are treated differently. Probably should have several regional bits too considering how big the country is.

It isn't a serious thread anyway which some have taken as a racist one. 🙄

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“Treated differently”. What bollocks. 🙄

Meowandthen · 31/03/2024 21:14

WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 21:09

What a stupid post.

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Yes. Your post was indeed stupid.

Well done for realising that.

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WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 21:14

Bs0u416d · 31/03/2024 21:09

But you could ask this in a your tread title??? 'best place to visit in Somerset' for example. I'm sure plenty of our fellow countryman would have a valid opinion on that. Infact, if you wanted gastropub advice for Cumbria, I bet our pals in the Scottish borders would have better advice than the English folk of Kent. You don't make any sense. Weird hill to die on OP.

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Yes but why isn't there a specific place the same as the rest of the UK? Surely the Scots can just post a thread for the best hotel in Edinburgh or the Welsh in Cardiff? We are treated differently. Probably should have several regional bits too considering how big the country is.

It isn't a serious thread anyway which some have taken as a racist one. 🙄

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Mementomorissons · 31/03/2024 21:14

I think it could be helpful and avoid some confusion I've seen developing in threads here before. Occasionally I see people writing passive aggressive comments accusing OPs of lying or being wrong when actually the two posters are from different countries in the UK and are simultaneously referring to different country's laws (eg. NHS access, tax, laws, etc)

Bs0u416d · 31/03/2024 21:09

WithACatLikeTread · 31/03/2024 21:06

Just general stuff. Places to live, tourist areas advice. Just the general chit chat you get in the forums I have mentioned.

Seriously think some here have over thought my intentions with this thread. It is only fairness to represent every area of the UK.

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But you could ask this in a your tread title??? 'best place to visit in Somerset' for example. I'm sure plenty of our fellow countryman would have a valid opinion on that. Infact, if you wanted gastropub advice for Cumbria, I bet our pals in the Scottish borders would have better advice than the English folk of Kent. You don't make any sense. Weird hill to die on OP.

CaptainCarrot · 31/03/2024 21:09

BashfulClam · 31/03/2024 21:05

International men’s day is in November so it does exist.

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Yes, someone else pointed this out. I can't imagine why the powers that be determined such a holiday was necessary, but there you have it. In any case, it isn't anywhere approaching the global significance of International Women's Day which is an important holiday in many countries (and should be important everywhere IMO).